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

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'

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'

Leaders on Hawaiʻi Island are encouraging residents to take a fresh look at an abundant and often overlooked food source: feral pigs.

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Officials urge residents to embrace previously overlooked meat: 'We have excess supply'

One frustrated renter on Reddit went to the r/HOA subreddit for answers when they had difficulty with their landlord and homeowner's association regarding their heating.

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Minnesota renter shares horror story after HOA refuses to make heating repairs during frigid winter: 'Does it benefit them somehow to not fix this?'

One homeowner took to Reddit to show how proud they were of their off-grid setup.

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Homeowner shares their DIY off-grid setup that exploited a regulation loophole: 'The power is out for everyone but me'

"In a year to two, you'll never think about this spot again."

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New homeowner alarmed by previous owner's landscaping tactics: 'Is it recommended to be removed?'

Mosquitoes breeding in pool

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Frustrated homeowner reaches breaking point over neighbor's gross impact on backyard: 'Last summer we couldn't go outside'

One homeowner was furious after thier HOA removed a tree they had looked after for 20 years.

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Homeowner distraught after HOA destroys beloved tree on property without warning: 'You could ... sue for damages'

The incident sheds light on the ways that HOAs across the country have made it harder for homeowners to make money-saving updates to their homes.

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Homeowners bewildered after HOA strictly limits how they repaint their house: 'We could use any of the colors in the red box…'

One homeowner in a dispute with their Virginia homeowners association turned to Reddit for advice about how to handle what seemed to them a clearly illegal decision.

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Homeowner shares story after stubborn HOA rejects money-saving renovation: 'I'm trying to handle this in a civil manner'

One homeowner took a stand against their local HOA when it tried to restrict their beloved front-yard victory garden.

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Homeowner gets last laugh in battle with local HOA over garden: 'I think you dodged a bullet'

One distressed HOA member sought advice dealing with the fallout from the removal of some English Ivy.

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Homeowner baffled after HOA issues unreasonable demand: 'Talk about control freaks'

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Homeowners file restraining order after HOA issues ridiculous neighborhood-wide fine: 'This has been a nightmare'

Elderly woman with noisy frogs in France

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

A homeowner turned to the internet for advice after their neighbor expressed vehement opposition to the homeowner's installing solar panels on their own home.

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Homeowner shares concerns after neighbors 'irrationally' complain about household upgrade: 'I fear ... vandalism or worse'

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