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Welcome to R.Slach pro revenge, where OP gets revenge against his evil homeowners association.

Our next credit post is from BB Keys. When I moved into my

suburban neighborhood, I expected peace and quiet. Instead, I walked into a petty dictatorship run by our

HOA president, Todd. Todd was the worst kind of leader, the kind who loved power, but hated accountability.

He enforced ridiculous rules, like finding people 200 bucks for leaving their trash cans out

one minute past 9 a.m. But he blatantly ignored the rules when it suited him. His own yard was

a mess of unpermitted structures, and his fence was taller than allowed by city ordinances.

But Todd's true sin was using the HOA as his personal piggy bank.

At first, I tried reasoning with him.

My fence was slightly off color because the approved stain wasn't available, and he fined me $500. I explained, provided receipts,

and asked for leniency. Todd smirked, said, rules are rules, and walked away. That's when I decided

that I would take him down, not with screaming or public arguments, but methodically, legally,

in a way that he would never recover from.

Step 1. Become the inside man.

Todd's first mistake was underestimating me.

I volunteered for the HOA board under the guise of wanting to get involved in the community.

I played the part of the eager, naive newbie perfectly. For two years, I attended every

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