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

"They can fine you and place a lien on your home."

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Homeowner puzzled after receiving warning letter from HOA over nonexistent issue: 'Never ever ignore these'

"Blinds are horribly ugly and prevent the HOA tyrants from looking into your home."

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HOA demands removal of homeowner's conventional window dressing: 'It doesn't have to make sense to anyone'

Some comments offer practical and often stinky advice on pushing back.

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Homeowner stunned after HOA threatens to fine them for leaves in yard: 'Madness'

"Your state's Department Of Agriculture is probably the governing body for pesticide use."

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Homeowner discovers dangerous item in elderly neighbor's yard: 'We get daily headaches walking out our front door'

Many speculate that it is unlikely the incoming administration will be on board.

Business

A new crypto tax could make Bitcoin mining more costly — here's why it's gaining traction

While this might sound like good news, the reality of the situation is that these changes are not good for any species.

Outdoors

New reports reveal unexpected shift in marine life off the coast of California: 'I've seen a lot of change here'

"A sophisticated, sustainable planting system that provided long-term soil fertility and a healthy diet to generations of Native Americans."

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Gardener shares ancient gardening method to easily increase your harvest in a small space: 'That is so cool'

A study in the Florida Keys showed damage from boating and reef drops in 57% of the surveyed shallow-water reef sites.

Outdoors

Photo of items aboard massive yacht in Palm Beach raises eyebrows online: 'It's ... all the way down'

This new study adds to mounting evidence from the scientific community that says nature is good for us.

Tech

New research uncovers remarkable effect walking in nature has on the brain: 'A significantly greater boost'

"It's called price gouging. It is illegal. You cannot do it."

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Outrage ensues after LA landlords take advantage of fire evacuees with egregious rental prices: 'A crime punishable by up to a year in jail'

All these species can spread quickly and densely.

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Homeowner seeks advice after making disturbing discovery while surveying new property: 'Crowd them out with plants'

"Grass is outdated."

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Homeowner sparks debate after winter hazard wreaks havoc on lawn: 'We had to sweep it away from the doors'

The island's electrical problems are blamed largely on failing infrastructure.

Business

Tesla makes game-changing announcement regarding home battery storage system: 'There is no happiness'

Negotiating with your HOA regarding solar is worth the effort.

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Homeowner faces serious lawsuit after refusing HOA orders to remove solar panels

"We've had multiple nights in the mid 20s and 2 - 4 inches of snow."

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Homeowner stunned after making improbable discovery in their garden: 'Not sure how this ... is still flowering'

"This seems crazy to me, and I'm pissed."

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Furious tenant discovers their landlord's total negligence after being fined by gas company: 'He's a slumlord'

The more clean, renewable energy we can create, the better for the planet.

Tech

Researchers make stunning discovery after examining solar panels on farmland — here's how it could revolutionize food production

"Is it as soft as it looks?"

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Homeowner sparks interest with photos of lush lawn alternative throughout the year: 'Looks great in every season'

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