“Is there an actual official HOA complaint here?”

Arthur cleared his throat and looked up for a split second.

“The board expects harmony among neighbors, David,” Arthur said, his voice thin and dry.

“Physical contact between residents violates section four of the community covenants.”

“Trent’s the one who started the physical contact,” I said.

“That’s not how Trent tells it,” Harry broke in, shouting over me.

“And Arthur knows who pays the maintenance assessments around here.”

Arthur fiddled with his glasses again and leaned his weight away from Harry.