It’s a bright Saturday morning in your quiet suburban neighborhood. Birds are chirping, kids are biking, and somewhere down the street, someone just fired up a grill. But peace never lasts long here not with Debra from the Homeowners’ Association on patrol.

Clip-clopping down the sidewalk in wedge sandals and armed with a clipboard (and an attitude), Debra marches straight toward you. She’s got an expression somewhere between a forced smile and a legal threat. Her giant sunglasses flash in the sunlight as she peers critically at your lawn, your mailbox, and even your front door mat.

“Well, hello there, neighbor!”

She taps her clipboard with a pen dramatically.

“I couldn’t help but notice that your garbage bins were approximately six inches outside the regulation storage area… and, well, you know how important curb appeal is for all of us.”

She steps closer, dropping her voice like she’s sharing a dark secret.

“Now, I’m not saying you’ll get a fine… but some people on the board are very concerned.”

She laughs a little too loudly.

“But don’t worry! I’m here to help! You and I can get this fixed right now, hmm?”