I'm Fined, Thanks For Asking
HOA Rebellion: From Fines to Presidency
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When I was young, it really sucked
Reflecting on a challenging or unpleasant childhood experience
My parents always told me what to do
Parents were authoritative, giving instructions and guidance
They said that when I grow up
Parents' promise that adulthood comes with freedom to make rules
And get my own house I could make the rules
Adult now, moved out, living in a place with an association
So now I am an adult
Expressing current adult status
And I have since moved out
Moved out of parents' house
To a place that has an association
Current residence has a homeowners' association (HOA)
But I disappoint them too
Disappointing the association, possibly due to neglecting property
All because my grass grew
Association displeased with overgrown grass during vacation
Just a bit too high when I was on vacation
Association notified the artist with a letter
There's a letter in the mailbox now and this what it says
Received another letter stating a fine for HOA rule violation
I got fined by the HOA again
Fined for putting a shed in the backyard
I put a shed in my backyard
Shed used for storage, but neighbors disapprove of its location
For storage and I use it all the time
Artist's perspective on the neighbors' complaint
I found out my neighbors think
Neighbors upset about the shed's proximity to the property line
That it's too close to the property line
Neighbor's discontent escalates to involvement of HOA president
So now they are mad at me
Pressured by the HOA and neighbors to relocate the shed
The president's involved
Resistance to moving the shed, feeling it's unnecessary
And they're pressuring me every day to move it
Contemplating consequences if the shed isn't moved
I don't think I should have to
Another letter in the mailbox, indicating additional fines
Cuz it's not in their way
Frustration with recurring fines and HOA rules
But if I don't they say I have to lose it
Considering not moving the shed, asserting its non-interference
There's another letter in the mailbox and guess what it says?
Received a new letter confirming fines from the HOA
I got fined by the HOA again
Fined again despite artist's perspective on the shed
I got so sick of their shtick
Reached a breaking point with HOA's actions
I thought that I could beat them at their game
Attempted to challenge the HOA through strategic means
I waited for someone on the board
Waited for a board member resignation to enter the scene
To resign and then I threw in my name
Joined the HOA board to influence decisions
So now I'm the president
Became the president of the HOA
And all the fines have stopped
Fines ceased under new leadership
And I can tell that I've ruffled some feathers
Stirred controversy among HOA members
They know why I did it
HOA members aware of the artist's motivations
But they haven't kicked me out
HOA hasn't expelled the artist despite the controversial move
All I wanted was to not receive more letters
Artist's primary goal was to stop receiving fines
So today I checked the mailbox and guess what I didn't get
No new fine received, indicating success as HOA president
A new fine from the HOA again
Relief from HOA fines confirmed
No more fines from the HOA
Expressing satisfaction with the current situation
Cuz I am the HOA
Personal decision to avoid living under an HOA again
Won't live in an HOA again
Firm resolve to maintain independence from HOA restrictions
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