You might reckon you're free to do as you please in your own gaff, but your neighbours may beg to differ. Especially if your at-home activities cause a stir among the local community, they could well have a reason to kick up a fuss.

However, when one bloke was simply savouring his pool and hot tub after dark, and his neighbour rang the coppers on him, he reckoned enough was enough and now he's out for a bit of revenge. The chap, keeping his identity under wraps, shared his tale on the forum site Reddit, detailing his life within an HOA (Homeowners Association) – a stateside private entity that runs residential areas.

The HOA's remit includes enforcing rules, collecting dues, and maintaining communal spaces. While he gets on with his neighbour's other half, whom he calls a "cool dude", he

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