My neighbor tore up my lawn with his motorcycle and acted like it was nothing — the next morning, a little “surprise” was waiting for him.

Nothing threatening.

Nothing dramatic.

Simply a legal notice stating that recent incidents involving the property were being formally documented and that any future damage would be added to the existing record.

“In other words,” she said, “something Kyle will see when he walks outside.”

“I understand.”

The notice arrived shortly after nine.

A young employee from Patricia’s office placed it beside my front walkway.

The wording was simple.

The property was under active legal review because of recent incidents.

Additional damage to landscaping or other property would be documented and