Friend putting in a hot tub in their backyard - under deck. Needed ~4 signatures from their neighbors. One new neighborhood (let's call him Richard) refused to sign. No part of Richard's property can he even see the hot tub. Friend went to HOA meeting and despite Richard their hot tub was approved.

So they start with hot tub prep work and Richard calls the county complaining that friend doesn't have the necessary permits. County inspector comes out and says this is ridiculous and allows them to proceed.

Moral of the story - don't be like Richard.
:/