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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 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

It's always satisfying to see someone standing up to their homeowners' association.

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Neighbor outraged after HOA decides to tear down 12-year-old home due to new rule change: 'How is that even legal?'

An HOA member came on Reddit seeking advice for implementing a sustainable practice into the community they live in.

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Resident frustrated over HOA's baffling negligence: 'Looking for input'

Palmetto's LightReach program allows homeowners to lease their solar panels instead of buying them outright.

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This groundbreaking company wants to put solar panels on your roof without massive up-front payments — here's how it all works

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Experts issue warning on major crisis facing US homeowners: 'We've seen a lot of companies pull out'

One Redditor's shared a frustrating experience with their HOA's controlling landscaping requirements for front lawns.

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Homeowner at wit's end over nonsensical HOA rule: 'That's just backwards'

One Redditor got advice on how to get out of a pesky Tesla's solar panel lease.

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Homebuyer searches for answers after discovering 20-year Tesla contract attached to new house: 'Is there any way to get out?'

A Redditor questioned whether their HOA was in the right with a violation notice and a demand to clean their sidewalk.

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Homeowner at wit's end after receiving demand from HOA: 'Seems like a violation overreach'

One Redditor shared that they hooked up a set of 40-year-old Sharp solar panels — and that they still worked perfectly.

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Homeowner stunned after plugging in 40-year-old solar panels into DIY setup: 'Were those off [the] rover from mars?'

"Our approach provides a straightforward, effective way."

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Scientists use salt to deliver near-record results for new-age solar panels: 'It opens the door'

One homeowner was shocked when the HOA negotiated a new lawn service without their input.

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Homeowner frustrated after HOA imposes baffling new policy: 'It looks ridiculous'

Rising electricity costs and high upfront solar panel prices can make going solar feel out of reach for many people. Solar leasing plans offer a smart workaround.

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Home improvement experts offer honest breakdown of the solar panel plan quickly gaining popularity in the US: 'Homeowners still have options'

Solar panels don't just suddenly explode like a letter in a James Bond film.

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Energy expert quickly debunks myth about 'exploding' solar panels: 'Don't let misconceptions hold you back'

After years of near-dormancy, Tesla's solar panel program is experiencing a sudden and massive revival.

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Tesla makes surprising move to resurrect nearly dormant products: 'Seen a surge'

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Photo of older vehicle model parked directly next to newer one sparks heated debate online: 'This feels unreal'

One Maryland homeowner sought to install ground-mounted solar panels, but their HOA put up a fight.

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Frustrated homeowner seeks legal advice after power-hungry HOA blocks money-saving renovation: '[It's] their hill to die on'

Elderly woman with noisy frogs in France

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Neighbor calls police on 92-year-old woman over noises coming from her pond: 'It's my entertainment'

The homeowner's ire appears to be focused in the wrong place.

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Contractor faces off with homeowner after overbearing HOA gets involved in home upgrades: 'He should be working with us instead of against'

Solar panels can actually protect your roof and make it last longer.

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Solar energy expert turns rooftop solar panel myth on its head: 'What if everything you've been told is wrong?'

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