Is this real? It kind of reads like a satire.

Assuming this is real...

From your account, it seems that harassing neighbors over HOA rules is a normal form of interaction where you are. Time to rethink this. Life on this planet is tough enough -- for anyone -- without people deliberately giving each other a hard time. This is even more so when one's neighbor is Black. A White person may get fined or shunned over HOA rule violations. A Black person can get injured or even murdered, especially if the police get involved.

Since you know Susan, how about talking with her and explaining this. First, download and read: https://thedialoguecompany.com/products-all/12-dos-and-donts-for-persuasion