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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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

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]'

The roots of a tree owned by a Las Vegas HOA ruptured underground pipes, incurring nearly $15,000 in costs for nearby homeowner Larry McClellan.

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Homeowner furious after HOA tries to stick him with $15,000 bill: 'Their actions are not those of a responsible adult'

An award-winning gardener took to the internet to express frustration over their neighbor's ignorant behavior.

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Gardener stunned by neighbor's destructive act: 'I really am heartbroken'

Redditors rallied around a user whose town forced them to plant only grass on the hellstrip of their property.

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Homeowner stunned after officials shut down simple property change: 'It's very upsetting'

One Utah resident was hit with a $1,400 unexpected HOA fee related to cleaning around their solar panels.

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Homeowner stunned after HOA tries to stick them with hefty bill: 'Zero prior notice'

One trusted solar panel company helps homeowners save money without any upfront costs through its innovative leasing program.

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This tech company is helping homeowners lock in lower energy rates for 25 years — here's how it's helping Americans avoid energy inflation

One Redditor was hit with an outrageous $1,500 electricity bill, and the comments section had plenty of opinions on what he/she should do.

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Desperate homeowner seeks advice after receiving surprise $1,500 electric bill: 'We don't even have A/C'

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Researchers unveil new high-tech neighborhood capable of withstanding extreme forces: 'Fundamentally changes the risk profile of this place'

One Colorado homeowner got their HOA's approval for native plant lawns.

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Homeowners take advantage of new state law to challenge HOA's strict lawn rules: 'This looks so beautiful'

A frustrated California homeowner shared their battle with HOA negligence, noting that it repeatedly delayed fixing a sprinkler system.

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Homeowner outraged after neglectful HOA causes serious damage: 'I called, texted, and emailed'

One Redditor shared how they used EnergySage to save thousands on solar — and Redditors are sharing similar success stories.

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Homeowner shares tactic to avoid inflated prices on rooftop solar panels: 'Lo and behold, [the prices] all come in lower'

One Redditor faced a frustrating situation with their banana tree's and an unreasonable neighbor.

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Homeowner infuriated by neighbor after returning home to destroyed backyard: 'File a police report'

Problematic neighbors can often be an impediment to keeping a healthy yard. One Redditor shared a story about how their neighbor tried to steal their fruit trees.

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Homeowner distraught over neighbor's shady behavior: 'I'm exploring my legal options'

There are now plug-and-play solar panels that make it easy for anyone to get affordable solar power at home.

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Surprisingly cheap plug-and-play solar panels may soon take over US markets: 'No need to rewire anything'

Residents don't often have a say in where their HOA fees go and may be charged for services they don't use.

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Homeowner outraged after taking close look at HOA's yearly budget: 'There's something seriously wrong with this picture'

One family was targeted by their HOA for their driveway's chalk art. Instead of stopping, they found a clever way to fight back.

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Mom fights back after neighbor reports her to HOA over tacky decor: 'I'm not doing anything harmful'

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