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.

Home

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

Home

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

"Would it be possible?"

Home

Homeowner searches for guidance after HOA makes bizarre renovation request: 'A useless drain of resources'

"They went for cheap, when you do that you get cheap."

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Homeowner outraged after HOA creates dangerous situation in neighborhood street: 'A death trap'

"They are 100% in the wrong."

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Homeowner searches for legal answers after power-hungry HOA makes questionable decision: 'The law is pretty clear'

"Signifies a decisive step toward commercial deployment."

Tech

Scientists achieve incredible breakthrough with 'artificial leaf' energy device: 'Critical milestone'

"Some people have no consideration for life whatsoever."

Home

Homeowner heartbroken after coming home to disturbing scene involving beloved pet: 'I cannot believe how torn up I am'

"I'm very frustrated by the very purposeful poor communication."

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Homeowner furious over HOA workers' shocking act: 'This is a violation'

"You need a new HOA board."

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Homeowner furious over strict HOA rule impacting their wallet: 'Our only solution'

"Send a bill to the HOA."

Home

Homeowner shocked after company hired by HOA makes devastating mistake: 'I am absolutely fuming'

Homeowners associations are notorious for upholding strict regulations that can interfere with a homeowner's ability to make money-saving changes to their home.

Home

Homeowner concerned after neighbor faces off with HOA following major new home addition: 'What can they do to him if he doesn't comply?'

"Report them."

Home

Homeowner frustrated after bizarre battle with 'wannabe' HOA: 'Bullies'

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Local officials slam woman with $2,000 fine for unconventional front lawn: 'That front yard looks hideous'

"HOAs are horrific."

Home

Homeowner irate after HOA demands removal of beloved property feature: 'This is ridiculous'

"They were just not going to tell anyone."

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Homeowner furious after being hit with HOA threat: 'Apparently they don't want any residents to know'

"Who knows what other mischief they are up to."

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Homeowner devastated after HOA's sudden, destructive act: 'Doesn't even have legal access rights'

"I wish HOAs understood."

Home

Homeowner flaunts unconventional lawn despite HOA's strict standards: 'I think it's cute'

"I'll fight it."

Home

Arizona man hit with fines from HOA after giving out free water bottles in brutal heat: 'I stand firm on the fact that I'm not paying the fines'

Many commenters shared a similar frustration.

Outdoors

Resident urges action after observing dangerous growth taking over city: 'Why is nothing being done?'

"Make your concerns abundantly clear to the other board members."

Home

Homeowner furious after HOA negligence causes sewage to spill into their home: 'I'm so exhausted'

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