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Upon consulting his friend Steve, a real estate lawyer, Mike shifted gears. A cease-and-desist letter was crafted, which Mike hoped would underscore the absurdity of the HOA's claims. Instead, the response from Karen Wellington, the president of the HOA, was a team of workers erecting a fence around Mike's pool, positioning it as a community amenity. Karen’s brazen dismissal of Mike's property rights triggered a confrontation that escalated quickly.
Legal Chaos
With police finally called to intervene, they sided with Mike after reviewing his documentation, sending Karen's crew off his property. However, the legal battle that ensued drew lines within the community, intensifying drama in both neighborhoods.