Alex Buscemi
Homeowners need an HOA like they need a hole in their roof.
This story is about one homeowner’s (u/68Cadillac) escalating clash with their HOA, who hit him with a $2,000 lien for “violations” that were dubious at best.
What follows is a brilliant, calculated move to navigate the fine line between compliance and revenge — or as Reddit calls it, malicious compliance.
How did the homeowner turn the tables on the HOA and walk away without letting them win?
Read on to find out how this clever solution brought an end to the ordeal.
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H/T Bored Panda
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