“No.”
“I have.”
“And?”
“Nothing gives them automatic access.”
Mark sighed.
“I knew you were going to say that.”
“Did you think it was legal?”
“I thought it was weird.”
“Weird is when an HOA tells you which mailbox color to use.”
I looked again at the email.
“This is different.”
That evening, Brenda knocked on my door.
I expected it.
I opened it but remained inside.
She held her leather folder.
“Arthur.”
“Brenda.”
“I wanted to make sure you received the new security notice.”
“I did.”
“Wonderful.”
“I won’t be participating.”
The smile vanished.
“Excuse me?”
“I will not provide a key.”
“The policy is mandatory.”
“Show me the authority.”
“It was approved by security committee.”
“That was not my question.”
“The board has broad authority to protect community assets and residents.”
“My house is not a community asset.”
“This is for emergencies.”
“Call the fire department.”
“That wastes valuable time.”
