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

"I wrote a level-headed note to the HOA explaining this conflict."

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Homeowner stuck in impossible situation with HOA and local city: 'It seems impossible to comply with both'

"I'm so sorry someone violated that space."

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Homeowner devastated after catching resident's destructive act on cameras: 'What ... is wrong with people'

"I'd look at your bylaws to confirm."

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Homeowner baffled after receiving HOA warning over seemingly arbitrary rule: 'They have no control over what you do within your home'

"I have never met someone who regretted it."

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Dad fires back after headhunter issues bold, false claim about rooftop solar owners: 'You sure about that?'

"Something outside the purview of an HOA."

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Newly elected HOA board member sparks debate over potential rule change: 'Fear-mongering'

Another user shared some helpful advice.

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Homeowner furious after HOA workers destroy their property: 'It's a bit mind-boggling'

It's a significant leap compared to the average home solar power system.

Tech

Scientists make game-changing discovery that could revolutionize solar panels: 'Enhanced interaction'

"Getting cheaper by the month."

Business

Game-changing partnership could open up low-cost electricity for millions of US households: 'The cheapest power we've ever seen'

"If it's a service known within the community, odds are the HOA knows the schedule for when they visit."

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Homeowner left fuming after HOA issues ridiculous fine: 'This lawn looks well kept'

"Eliminating the risk."

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Homeowner sparks debate after HOA's 'petty' actions allegedly target houses with solar panels: 'Pay for it yourself'

Others offered solutions.

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Homeowner furious as neighbor's thoughtless act causes problems months later: 'They break down in about 500 years'

"They have no authority to do that."

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Homeowner distraught after HOA blocks critical home upgrade: 'I don't understand'

"Take pictures. Contact lawyers."

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Homeowner frustrated over HOA's response to mysterious puddle in middle of road: 'In my mind it's an emergency'

"People noticed this vehicle parked alongside the road."

Outdoors

Residents catch suspect in midst of shocking act after noticing strong smell coming from vehicle: 'The stench was too bad'

Several commenters shared similar stories about bad experiences with HOAs.

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Homeowner raises red flags over HOA president's shady behavior: 'That's wild'

Other gardeners chimed in with helpful tips.

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New homeowner frustrated by HOA's strict lawn rules: 'Sends out monthly messages'

"You might want to see what's going on there."

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New homeowner dismayed after discovering shocking issue in backyard: 'Now I'm stuck with this'

"It was not disclosed."

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Homeowner furious after being hit with unexpected charge by HOA: 'Feels like a racket'

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