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

"Would affect children and seniors."

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Homeowner shocked over HOA president's strange vendetta: 'On a crusade'

"Get an arborist to evaluate the remaining trees ASAP."

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Homeowner issues emotional plea after neighbor's illegal cutting spree: 'They should be punished'

"Is there any action I can take?"

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Homeowner considers legal action over HOA's bizarre rule: 'Everyone is on board except one person'

"What can be done?"

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Homeowner devastated after neighbor's 'blasphemous butchery' destroys historic property: 'This problem will only get worse'

There are plenty of natural ways to keep even the worst garden pests at bay.

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Gardener reveals 5 chemical-free tricks to protect your yard from pests — and one is hiding in your kitchen

"I thought it was impossible to do, and now it's possible."

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Power-hungry HOA gets put in its place after homeowner refuses to abide by ridiculous home improvement rules: 'It's very rewarding'

"He wasn't aware."

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Homeowner blindsided after neighbor's landscaping decision wreaks havoc on their property: 'Whose responsibility is this?'

"Time to call your local department of health."

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Tenant horrified as neighbor's patio hazard nearly ends in disaster: 'This is an injury lawsuit waiting to happen'

"You won't win this fight."

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Homeowner baffled by sudden notice from HOA over common backyard feature: 'Is it time for me to seek a lawyer?'

"Better to rely on yourself if you can."

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New homeowner stunned after unearthing bizarre objects buried in yard: 'Why are they here?'

"HOAs are all about power tripping control freaks."

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Homeowner infuriated as HOA finds list of issues on their property: 'HOA says I'm taking it personally'

Their return to a region after a devastating fire is a sign that the area is healing.

Outdoors

Scientists capture emotional footage of predator returning to fire-ravaged forest: 'Means everything to me'

"Maybe we can both just forget it."

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Homeowner frustrated over new neighbor's strange behavior: 'Just find it very rude'

"What's driving this action?"

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Homeowner desperate for solutions after learning of HOA's shocking plans for their property: 'Is there anything that can be done?'

"Find an alternative."

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Homeowner stunned to learn their plan for decoration is extremely harmful: 'You will grow to regret it'

The original poster shared that three basic courses of action have been proposed.

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Homeowner disturbed by troubling proposal from HOA board: 'Do I have any recourse to stop this from happening?'

"I'm getting more and more furious."

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Shopper issues warning about dangerous product commonly available on garden store shelves: 'Please don't buy it'

"Your concern seems legit. Contact a lawyer."

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Homeowner rattled after HOA orders removal of cherished property feature: 'I would actually cry'

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