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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Couple battles HOA in court after being accused of violating 'illegal' neighborhood rules: 'There was no reason'

YARD & GARDEN FIGHTS

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Couple's 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 rules: 'They got mad at me'

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

About half of a Nashville townhouse resident's neighbors are visitors staying in Airbnbs ... the travelers are mostly litterbugs.

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Homeowner outraged after spotting aftermath of what neighbor's Airbnb guests were doing: 'It makes me so angry'

One Georgia woman was shocked when she received a water bill for almost $3,000 after months without any bills.

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Homeowner stunned after HOA tries to stick them with $3,000 bill: 'If I had known ahead of time'

One Redditor shared their experience helping a client with invasive species removal on a property and how they expanded the native plant's growth.

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Contractor shares satisfying before-and-after photos of major removal project: 'Love that'

One frustrated homeowner was shocked to discover that their neighbor's solar installation was done correctly.

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Homeowner met with instant backlash after trying to take down neighbor's money-saving upgrade: 'Why does it bother you?'

One Reddit user was frustrated after trying for two years to get their homeowners' association to address a mud puddle on their front lawn.

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Homeowner frustrated as HOA neglects serious property issue: 'Nothing has been done'

A homeowner on Reddit shared footage of concerning behavior by their neighbor in a dispute.

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Homeowner stunned after security camera captures neighbor's outrageous behavior: 'I confronted her'

For one homeowner, a simple swamp's squabble with their HOA turned into an 18-month standoff.

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Homeowner outraged as neglectful HOA causes dangerous problem: 'Incompetent'

One California homeowner was incredibly frustrated when their HOA decided to stonewall his or her efforts to do a furnace replacement.

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Homeowner considers legal action after overbearing HOA denies money-saving HVAC upgrade: 'We immediately called our contractor'

One Mississauga homeowner recently won his fight against the city to grow a pollinator-friendly yard.

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Homeowner fights back after HOA tries to impose baffling rules: 'I've stood my ground'

One Reddit user shared an anonymous and enraging story about a dispute with their neighbor and asked for advice on how to handle the situation.

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Homeowner outraged over neighbor's disgusting behavior: 'I'm feeling so angry and disrespected'

One homeowner is keen on switching to clean energy — and Redditors are helping figure out ways to do so without breaking laws.

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Homeowner speaks out after utility company bans rooftop solar installations: 'Ways to work around this?'

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Newlyweds ask for help after returning from their honeymoon to HOA notice: 'Never living [here] ever again'

Bird lovers shared their experiences with crows after one Redditor faced backlash from their neighbors for feeding them.

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Homeowner devises sneaky plan to get around meddlesome HOA: 'I'll figure it out'

One Redditor revealed how their water and sewage bill with an HOA was unreasonably high.

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Homeowner outraged with HOA after sudden spike in bills: 'I just don't understand'

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Homeowner outraged after HOA rejects their yard project: 'Get rid of [them]'

One gardener near Nashville, Tennessee needed help figuring out what tree to plant that would adhere to the HOA's strict rules.

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Homeowner baffled by nonsensical HOA policy: 'I am worried'

Provo City Power's new SharedSolar program makes renewable energy accessible to everyone, regardless of HOA rules or rental agreements.

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Utility company offers unique solution for residents struggling to go solar — here's how even renters can benefit

Dr. Ellen Newsom faced a significant legal battle to maintain her garden and was fined over $500 for violating an Alabama city's ordinance.

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Veterinarian challenges court charges over her $10,000 backyard: 'I can't imagine having to deal with [this]'

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