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Rachel knew something was wrong when her water bill jumped from about $90 to $212. After checking for leaks, she discovered her ex-mother-in-law, Diana, had connected a hose to Rachel\u2019s outdoor faucet to fill her pool and water her law…Continue Reading<\/strong><\/p>\n

Diana admitted using the water because it was convenient and saved her money. Rachel documented the hose, saved her bills, and estimated that about $122 of the extra cost came from Diana\u2019s unauthorized use.<\/p>\n

Rachel then checked the HOA rules and discovered Diana\u2019s pool was too close to the property line. The HOA allowed the pool to remain under certain conditions, including requiring Diana to use her own water connection.<\/p>\n

When Diana still refused to pay, Rachel took her to small claims court and won $122 plus the filing fee. She later installed a lock on her outdoor faucet and learned that setting clear boundaries was the best way to end the repeated disrespect.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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