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

"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'

It's tough dealing with neighbors who don't have respect for the community or the environment.

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Homeowner left desperate after neighbors' repeated disgusting acts: 'Do you have a good way to address this issue?'

"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'

"Can a board require use of a specific vendor for EV charging?"

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HOA sparks outrage over EV charging mandate: 'I don't know what is considered an unreasonable restriction'

"My system goes in this month."

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Power-hungry HOA loses extended battle with homeowner over solar panel installation: 'I can countersue and recover all fees'

"The HOA doesn't play."

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Homeowner frustrated as repeated incidents from neighbors threaten property: 'It keeps happening'

"Every little thing becomes a problem with the HOA president."

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Homeowner stunned after HOA orders removal of 'harmless' backyard feature: 'Nothing in there about this being against the rules'

"I would just draw up a contract."

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Electric car owner flummoxed by outrageous request from HOA: 'That can't be right'

"Gotta love RING doorbell cameras."

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Homeowner devastated after neighbor's shocking act destroys beloved property feature: '[I] don't know what to do'

"Talk to an attorney."

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Homeowner puzzled after HOA issues baffling mandate about garage use: 'Any tips on what to do?'

Tree law is serious business and can result in hefty damages.

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Homeowner devastated after neighbor approves felling of prized tree: 'Get an attorney involved'

"Rarely anything was ever knocked out of it."

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Homeowner desperate for solutions after neighbor calls authorities over backyard project: 'Maybe I can get some tips'

It's a loss for home energy efficiency, privacy, and value.

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Homeowner stunned after neighbor's construction project puts beloved property feature at risk: 'I'm so sorry to see this'

"There are so many problems ... and I will gladly name several of them."

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Experts issues warning about popular yard trend sweeping through neighborhoods: 'Really happy I heard this before I [did] my backyard'

"What an absolute pain in the a**."

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Desperate homeowner seeks advice after oppressive HOA demands removal of solar panels: 'I've already contacted a local law firm'

"So depressing."

Outdoors

Passerby stunned after spotting concerning situation near street tree: 'I don't think this is the right way to go about this'

"It really is serious."

Outdoors

Business owner furious after neighbor's project destroys property: 'It's trespassing, vandalism, and property damage'

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