“Environmental correspondence?”
“Yes.”
Frank smiled.
“You've already done half my job.”
“What do you think?”
“I think you shouldn't fight Karen emotionally. Fight her on paper.”
That became the plan.
Chapter 5 — The Hearing
Karen called a special HOA hearing.
She expected Mark to surrender.
Instead, the meeting became the largest gathering the community had seen in years.
Karen stood at the front of the room.
“The Caldwell property contains an unauthorized swimming facility.”
Mark raised his hand.
Karen ignored him.
“The owner has refused repeated requests to correct the violation.”
Frank leaned toward Mark.
“Let her finish.”
Karen demanded that Mark remove the wooden platform and fill the water area.
Then Mark stood.
“May I respond?”
Karen nodded reluctantly.
Mark placed a folder on the table.