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

An aerial view of a waterfront neighborhood with houses, canals, and tall buildings in the background.

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Florida has 7 of the top 10 US metropolitan areas where HOA fees take the biggest bite out of a mortgage

A window with a wooden frame on the left and pre-stained wooden shutters with paint supplies on the right.

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New York brownstone owner strips decades of paint from shutters, and the original wood stuns

A row of modern white townhouses with black accents and grassy landscaping.

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After years of complaints, Missouri tenants win nearly $4M, debt relief, and repairs

A man speaks about neighborhood rules regarding walking in the evening, set by the HOA.

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HOA's alleged ban on evening walks sparks backlash, legal questions, and talk of a walking club

Aerial view of a golf course with water features and mountains in the background.

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Coachella Valley Water District launches $2-per-square-foot turf rebate for HOAs, golf courses

Two modern residential townhouses with landscaped front yards and a sidewalk.

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California condo owners could see HOA fees rise under 30-year reserve fund bill

A ceiling with water damage and mold stains in a corner, alongside a chandelier.

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Florida condo owner says upstairs AC leak left mold, and neither HOA nor neighbor are responding

A section of a roof showing black shingles and a nearby white surface.

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Homeowner worries roof gaps are a problem, and roofers say one raised shingle is worth flagging

A corner of a yellow house featuring a black shingle roof and a white gutter under a blue sky.

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Homeowner gets siding replacement bill, then spots holes, gaps, and cuts that 'don't look right'

Solar panels installed on the roof of a green house.

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Homeowner's power use suddenly mirrored solar output after panel work, and wiring got the blame

Two residential houses, one green and one white, with steps and plants in the yard.

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Jacksonville renters can now search code violations before signing a lease

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Homeowner says Tesla takeover left SolarCity system down and support on hold for hours

A wooden structure supporting solar panels, with concrete footings and diagonal braces for stability.

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California DIYer asks if footing plan is overkill for a 16-panel ground mount in Santa Ana winds

A "For Sale" sign in front of a house with a grassy lawn.

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Retiree asks whether selling a paid-off home to rent beats buying a smaller one

A solar panel mounted next to a white battery storage unit against a brick wall.

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Pennsylvania homeowner says solar installer left extra panels in garage, asks when they're theirs

A row of houses in the foreground with modern buildings and trees in the background.

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London homeowner says council barred south-facing solar, leaving north-facing roof as the only option

A row of red brick houses along a road with parked cars and pavement.

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UK homeowner says conservation area solar rules make no sense: 'The whole thing is mind boggling'

A Tesla Solar sign.

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Virginia homeowner says Tesla solar project sat at 'Permit-Submitted' for 5 months

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