Home The definitive guide to making money-saving, planet-friendly changes in an HOA community 💡 How much can you save with solar power? The Cool Down may receive a commission on signups made through links on this page at no cost to you. HOME ENERGY FIGHTS Home A regressive HOA made up a rule and then tried to take away this family's home — so they fought back in court Home Freedom-loving homeowner wins battle over HOA's power-hungry 'aesthetic' policy: 'This is about property rights' Home Defiant couple battles HOA in court after violating their allegedly 'illegal' neighborhood rules: 'There was no reason' YARD & GARDEN FIGHTS Home Valiant couple's ferocious lawn feud with heavy-handed HOA leads to change in state law: 'If they fight back, they can win' Home Homeowner finds clever way to push back against HOA's frustratingly strict lawn rules: 'They got mad at me this year' Home Homeowner plots defense of property rights after 'ludicrous' HOA response to their garden: 'State laws supersede any HOA laws' LATEST HOA ARTICLES Home Homeowner searches for guidance after HOA makes bizarre renovation request: 'A useless drain of resources' Home Homeowner outraged after HOA creates dangerous situation in neighborhood street: 'A death trap' Home Homeowner searches for legal answers after power-hungry HOA makes questionable decision: 'The law is pretty clear' Tech Scientists achieve incredible breakthrough with 'artificial leaf' energy device: 'Critical milestone' Home Homeowner heartbroken after coming home to disturbing scene involving beloved pet: 'I cannot believe how torn up I am' Home Homeowner furious over HOA workers' shocking act: 'This is a violation' Home Homeowner furious over strict HOA rule impacting their wallet: 'Our only solution' Home Homeowner shocked after company hired by HOA makes devastating mistake: 'I am absolutely fuming' 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?' Home Homeowner frustrated after bizarre battle with 'wannabe' HOA: 'Bullies' Home Local officials slam woman with $2,000 fine for unconventional front lawn: 'That front yard looks hideous' Home Homeowner irate after HOA demands removal of beloved property feature: 'This is ridiculous' TCD NEWSLETTER Your personal guide to a cleaner, cooler future Home Homeowner furious after being hit with HOA threat: 'Apparently they don't want any residents to know' Home Homeowner devastated after HOA's sudden, destructive act: 'Doesn't even have legal access rights' Home Homeowner flaunts unconventional lawn despite HOA's strict standards: 'I think it's cute' 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' Outdoors Resident urges action after observing dangerous growth taking over city: 'Why is nothing being done?' Home Homeowner furious after HOA negligence causes sewage to spill into their home: 'I'm so exhausted' Read More