Everything you need to know about fighting your HOA

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HOME ENERGY FIGHTS

HOAs install arrays of solar panels on their roofs.

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A regressive HOA made up a rule and then tried to take away this family's home — so they fought back in court

Homeowner Joey Myles

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Freedom-loving homeowner wins battle over HOA's power-hungry 'aesthetic' policy: 'This is about property rights'

Homeowner's association

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Defiant couple battles HOA in court after violating their allegedly 'illegal' neighborhood rules: 'There was no reason'

YARD & GARDEN FIGHTS

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Valiant couple's ferocious lawn feud with heavy-handed HOA leads to change in state law: 'If they fight back, they can win'

Native grasses in the lawn, lawn rules

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Homeowner finds clever way to push back against HOA's frustratingly strict lawn rules: 'They got mad at me this year'

Raised vegetable beds

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Homeowner plots defense of property rights after 'ludicrous' HOA response to their garden: 'State laws supersede any HOA laws'

LATEST HOA ARTICLES

"Honestly, it might be better if the tree does die."

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Homeowner returns home to shocking scene after neighbor destroys tree without warning: 'This is vandalism'

"The roadblock is coming from the solar provider rather than the HOA."

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Homeowner speaks out after strange Tesla policy leaves resident footing $6,000 power bill: 'It seems absurd'

"Report it immediately."

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Tenant stunned after returning to find shocking mess left by upstairs neighbor: 'This is absolutely horrendous'

"That's not sanitary."

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Resident disgusted after discovering neighbor's shocking habit outside home: 'I do not understand why people think this is OK'

Commenters were angry on the original poster's behalf.

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Homeowner frustrated after receiving bizarre notice from HOA: 'Keep all letters from them'

"All you need is one homeowner to move forward with solar, and the rest will follow suit."

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Contractor seeks legal guidance after HOA repeatedly denies neighborhood solar installations: 'Some HOAs think they are above the law'

Communication is always the first step to take before escalating an issue further.

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Homeowner outraged after discovering shocking aftermath of neighbor's project: 'I want it cleaned out'

This isn't your average alley home.

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Home builders transform forgotten alley into striking urban masterpiece — and it could change how we think about city living

A team member discovered the damage after pushing the tree over.

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Certified arborist reveals surprising damage from common landscaping mistake: 'Don't let this ... cause an eruption of problems'

"It appears so."

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Homeowner stunned after neighbor suggests legal liability over backyard insects: 'Does he think he can sue someone if a bee stings him?'

"We still don't know."

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Homeowner stunned after neighbor cuts down century-old property feature without permission: 'I think he must pay a huge fine'

"Every item has a place, and every corner has purpose."

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Couple shares stunning video after transforming storage shed into beautiful off-grid home: 'A feeling money can't buy'

"I had no idea."

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Expert issues warning over 'horrible' plant gaining popularity at major garden centers: 'Pretty but destructive'

The HOA is still "under developer control" until all the homes are built.

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New homeowner cautiously eyes loophole to avoid HOA landscaping restrictions: 'Without getting off on the wrong foot'

"Go after him in small claims court."

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Homeowner devastated after beloved trees mysteriously die near property of hostile neighbor: 'I would file a police report for vandalism'

"Make the HOA prove it is dead."

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Homeowner stunned by HOA's requirement to replace allegedly 'dead' tree: 'Your HOA should stay in their lane'

"They scorched the earth."

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Homeowner outraged after neighbors destroy beloved property feature without warning: 'Never asked, just went and did it'

"I appreciate any help."

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Homeowner stunned after discovering HOA scheme that has been costing them money: 'I'm lost on what to do'

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