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HOA: Your outstanding assessment is $1,500. Until payment is received, your driveway access will remain restricted. Me: You're blocking access to my own property over a disputed bill? HOA: The board has authorized this enforcement action. Me: Show me the invoices, payment records and homeowners' approval for this additional assessment. HOA: You are not entitled to question every financial decision made by the board. Me: I'm entitled to know where my money is going. I checked the previous contributions, and the project was already fully funded. HOA: The additional assessment covers outstanding expenses. Me: Then why do the contractor's records show the project was paid in full? Are you collecting $1,500 twice from homeowners? HOA: Watch your accusations. Failure to pay could result in further legal action. Me: Wonderful. I'll be requesting an independent financial audit and filing a complaint over the obstruction of my property access. (Three days later) HOA: We have decided to remove the driveway restrictions while reviewing your account. Me: That's not enough. I want the barriers removed, the assessment withdrawn, and a full explanation of where the additional $1,500 was supposed to go.