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

He also appears to break one of their fishing rods and threatens to throw their phones in the lake.

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Video of HOA president threatening teenagers fishing in pond goes viral: 'This is the kinda guy who complains kids don't go outside enough'

"The HOA can get in trouble for making you water."

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New homeowner baffled by forced watering order from HOA during drought: 'This [is] just negligent water waste'

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New state program allows residents to shave 10% off their electricity bills — here's how you can get in on the savings

"Check your DCC&Rs to see if there are any sections on Design Guidelines."

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Homeowner puzzled by HOA's vague rules regarding landscaping: 'Sounds like your HOA is still developer-led'

"If you want to keep the garden 100% native plants, the idea is the same."

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Gardener gets advice to avoid HOA forcing changes to yard: 'I'm nervous a neighbor will complain to the HOA'

"That's so silly."

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Tenant dumbfounded by concerning red flag spotted in message from landlord: 'Why on earth would the landlord care?'

"Observe the amazing native plants everywhere."

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New homeowner concerned with HOA compliance looks to community for drought-tolerant landscaping advice: 'What can be done?'

"Looks like a good foundation for native plant protection."

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State passes bill to protect simple gardening right after homeowners band together — here's what it means

"I'm at my [wits'] end."

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Homeowner seeks advice after years of struggling with invasive plants in HOA neighborhood: 'It seems to have popped right back'

"This is an 80 year old man I have never had issues with until today."

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Tenant distraught after landlord destroys garden with no warning: 'I'm really disappointed and confused with the whole situation'

"You probably want to talk to a lawyer up front."

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Homeowner worries lawn renovation will revive HOA: 'I'd like to know how other people managed similar situations'

"You don't want the HOA sending you notices."

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Homeowner shares progress reclaiming yard from HOA's lawn requirements: 'Adding new soil today to be able to start planting'

"Getting access to it saves users money."

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Here's how to slash your electric bills with solar — and you don't have to own a home

"Was just shaking my head at my neighbors this morning for this."

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Homeowner witnesses concerning action on neighbor's property during rain: 'Waste of both money and water!'

"No second opinion was obtained because they didn't want to pass on the deal offered."

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Condo owner frustrated after HOA initiates removal of trees on short notice: 'They'll say whatever they need to'

"Imagine paying huge money for the bulk of your adult life to have to get permission from someone else to try and make your home cooler."

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Homeowner seeks advice on persuading HOA to allow install of energy efficient home upgrade: 'Do I have any additional arguments?'

"Start looking for a new place to live."

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Tenant seeks advice after discovering landlord's electricity theft through stacked utility bills: 'Cut them off'

"Take pictures and send [them] as a violation."

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Homeowner shares frustrating experience with overzealous HOA: 'I'm sorry you're dealing with this'

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