Charlotte was stunned to uncover a hidden secret in her peaceful neighborhood: her neighbors had been using her hot tub without her knowledge for an entire year. Infuriated and determined to teach them a lesson, she set out to gather evidence and reveal more unexpected truths.
Teaming up with her husband, Tom, Charlotte installed a hidden camera to catch the culprits in the act. The footage confirmed her suspicions—her neighbors, Jim and his family, were indeed enjoying her hot tub. “Can you believe this?” she exclaimed to Tom, her anger boiling over. They decided it was time to take action.

To prevent future trespassing, Tom put an automatic lock on the gate, while Charlotte took a creative approach by adding harmless dye to the hot tub water. The following weekend, Jim and his family slipped in once again. After soaking for an hour, they were shocked to discover their skin had turned green! In a panic, they found themselves locked in. “Let us out!” Jim shouted in frustration. Charlotte confronted them with the recorded evidence, saying, “This dye is harmless, but it should make you think twice before using someone else’s property.”
Embarrassed, Jim’s family hurried out of the hot tub. Charlotte then shared the video with their neighborhood watch group, where it sparked a wave of responses. Many neighbors recounted similar experiences with Jim, including one who mentioned, “He used our pool without permission.”
As Charlotte investigated further, she uncovered that Jim was running an underground Airbnb business, exploiting neighborhood amenities to attract guests. This revelation led her to report him to the authorities, resulting in his arrest for fraud and trespassing. The neighborhood felt a sense of relief when Jim and his family moved away.
Finally, Charlotte and Tom were able to enjoy their hot tub in peace, having strengthened their community through the ordeal. “We did it, Tom,” Charlotte said, filled with satisfaction. “We got our home back.”