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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Couple battles HOA in court after being accused of violating '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

A resident took to Reddit to bemoan catching their neighbor trespassing on their property and spraying Roundup on a few weeds.

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Homeowner files police report on trespassing neighbor caught spraying herbicide on their property

For one Reddit user, however, the fine print may have just saved their desire for solar panels after their HOA violated its bylaws.

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Homeowner searches for legal advice after HOA blatantly violates its own bylaws: 'Wanted to see if ... I need a lawyer to help defend myself'

A homeowner thought they had checked every box before building a fence in their backyard. Unfortunately, their HOA had other plans and took them to court.

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HOA sues homeowner for building government-approved fence: 'Everything that happened ... is ridiculous'

One homeowner who wanted to install solar panels on their townhouse reported a frustrating experience with Strata fees.

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Frustrated homeowner seeks advice after housing board demands massive payment for home renovation: 'Is this the norm?'

A condo resident took to an anti-homeowners association subreddit to vent about the new HOA vice president, who seemed to want to cut down trees for being messy.

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Homeowner slams neighbor for threatening 'destruction' of their property: 'People are the actual worst'

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HOA sparks debate after forcing homeowner to remove yard feature: 'It was clearly alive'

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Homeowner searches for legal advice after HOA denies solar installation over 'aesthetic' concerns: 'Did you cite the state laws to the HOA board?'

"The audacity alone would piss me off."

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Homeowner distressed after new neighbors destroy property

Florida homeowners will be able to avoid HOAs, if they so choose, thanks to new legislation.

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New state law gives homeowners power to shut down 'burdensome' HOAs: '[A] failed experiment'

"Can't put a price on peace of mind."

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Homeowner seeks advice after discovering hazard within walls: 'I could barely sleep'

News that a condo board had fined a homeowner a staggering $11,000 for installing a heat pump HVAC has sparked anger and disbelief on Reddit.

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Homeowners dumbstruck after condo board issues $11,000 fine over basic HVAC upgrade: 'I still don't understand how it's legal'

"'Grows well in the region' does not mean native."

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Homeowner warned after sharing photos of suspicious garden

A pair of homeowners can now install solar panels after the Missouri Supreme Court settled a dispute with their homeowners association.

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Homeowner takes HOA to court after they banned money-saving home upgrade: 'Make [it] ... more available in our state'

One homeowner got a rude awakening after their neighbor installed a huge gas generator outside their bedroom window following the 2021 Texas freeze.

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Homeowner shares animated rant after neighbor installs enormous generator next to bedroom window: 'So big he had to have a crane install it'

More and more people are turning to solar energy because it is one of the best ways to save money on your utility bills.

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Homeowner sparks heated discussion after overbearing HOA forbids rooftop solar: 'They can't take that from you'

A frustrated homeowner drew attention online after saying their Florida homeowners association threatened a $1,000 fine over plants that had simply gone dormant for winter.

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Homeowner furious after HOA threatens them with absurd fine over winter yard: 'They are not allowed to enforce this'

"How can seemingly well-put-together adults be so inconsiderate?"

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Homeowner outraged over neighbor's incessant hobby: 'Twice a day … holy cow'

HOA rule solar panels

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Homeowner vows to fight HOA's new 'discriminatory' rule

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