Then she walked away.
Over the next several weeks, the situation became complicated.
The platform continued reviewing complaints.
My insurer asked for detailed information about the unauthorized gatherings.
I had the pool inspected and paid for additional cleaning and repairs to damaged patio furniture.
One lounge chair had a broken frame.
Several cushions were stained.
A cabinet in the outdoor kitchen had been damaged.
The total expenses were over $2,000.
I consulted an attorney about recovering those costs from Mrs. Parker.
My attorney also sent her a formal letter demanding that she stop entering or advertising the property.
The police investigation continued.
I wasn’t told every detail, but officers contacted several guests and reviewed the information I’d provided.
Mrs. Parker stopped approaching me after receiving the letter.
For the first time in years, our shared fence became wonderfully quiet.
But the hardest part wasn’t dealing with Mrs. Parker.
It was helping Lily understand what had happened.
