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

"No second opinion was obtained because they didn't want to pass on the deal offered."

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Condo owner frustrated after HOA initiates removal of trees on short notice: 'They'll say whatever they need to'

"Start looking for a new place to live."

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Tenant seeks advice after discovering landlord's electricity theft through stacked utility bills: 'Cut them off'

"Take pictures and send [them] as a violation."

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Homeowner shares frustrating experience with overzealous HOA: 'I'm sorry you're dealing with this'

"All you have to do is opt in online — super easy!"

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Why people are turning to community solar to decrease their electricity bill

"Imagine paying huge money for the bulk of your adult life to have to get permission from someone else to try and make your home cooler."

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Homeowner seeks advice on persuading HOA to allow install of energy efficient home upgrade: 'Do I have any additional arguments?'

"You owe it to the community to have an effective property management process."

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Community member shares concerns about decisions made by property manager during landscaping dispute: 'He told us he didn't care'

"Welcome to the world of HOAs!"

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New homeowner gripes about HOA's landscaping rules: 'This feels like an overreach'

"This is why people hate HOAs."

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Homeowner attempts to dispute fine from HOA over their alleged unkept lawn: 'There is nothing wrong with that lawn'

"You'll need to figure out how to get it collected without charging us for it."

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Homeowner upset over HOA's refusal to allow city service into neighborhood: 'It's not my monkey, not my circus'

"You can't assume that a tree is dead, especially in the dead of winter."

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Homeowner disputes neighbor's outrageous claim that tree is dying: 'There is actually symbiosis going on here'

"Can't believe someone would be so careless."

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Homeowner contemplates options after company vehicle destroys old tree: 'I would absolutely sue them'

"Those pretending to be the HOA just spent half of our annual budget."

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Homeowner shares maddening ordeal with 'mismanagement' from HOA: 'Can't imagine any HOA being much worse'

"Sucks you have to explain ... to the HOA."

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Homeowner confused after HOA sends notice demanding removal of landscaping: 'Why do they think it's dead?'

"Well played!"

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Homeowner sets precedent in neighborhood after taking on HOA over solar panel installation debacle: 'They've had free rein for years of just pushing people around'

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"This hurts my soul for you."

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Tenant distraught after landlord has police confiscate indoor garden: 'I have spoken with 3 different attorneys about my situation'

"Anything that stops HOA overreach is a good thing."

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New law grants homeowners a 'Bill of Rights' — here's how the changes affect you and your property

"The little tyrants just want to control everything."

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Homeowner blown away by strict demands from HOA while applying for new backyard landscaping: 'So sick of these people having control over every little detail'

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