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Illinois woman wins $2.5 million in pesticide case after condo board denied carpet removal

A row of houses in a suburban neighborhood.

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California HOA orders woman to remove American flag after 20 years, but experts say it's illegal

A row of single-family homes in a suburban neighborhood.

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California HOA dues can jump 20% a year. Lawmakers want to cut that to 8%

A stressed man with his hands on his head sits at a table cluttered with papers and a calculator.

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North Carolina homeowners say HOA fees soared to $1,250 a month, plus a $10,000 bill

Florida condo buildings surrounding a lake.

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Florida townhome owners say a 'zombie HOA' kept control for 20 years, and let the complex rot

A weathered U.S. mailbox stands amid tall grass near a small white building.

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Georgia signs bill limiting power of HOAs after a woman was jailed over dry grass and a dirty mailbox

An outdoor air conditioning unit placed against a wooden wall and adjacent to a brick structure.

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Tenant's foot goes through rotting deck, then landlord blames them when boxed-in AC dies

Aerial view of a small town during dusk, showcasing tree-lined streets and illuminated buildings.

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North Carolina moves to rein in HOAs, with new protections for solar, guest houses, and daycares

A traffic sign indicating a school zone with a speed limit of 30 MPH when the light is flashing.

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New Georgia laws taking effect July 1 target HOA disputes, crypto scams, and school zones

Aerial view of a suburban neighborhood with mountains in the background.

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HOA fees keep climbing in California, and lawmakers want to rein in the next big jump

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Gardeners alarmed by dead bees on milkweed may be seeing the flowers' hidden trap

A lake with receding waters levels.

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Dead fish, shrinking lakes, and a water war send California HOA to court