Home The definitive guide to making money-saving, planet-friendly changes in an HOA community 💡 How much can you save with solar power? The Cool Down may receive a commission on signups made through links on this page at no cost to you. HOME ENERGY FIGHTS Home A regressive HOA made up a rule and then tried to take away this family's home — so they fought back in court Home Freedom-loving homeowner wins battle over HOA's power-hungry 'aesthetic' policy: 'This is about property rights' Home Defiant couple battles HOA in court after violating their allegedly 'illegal' neighborhood rules: 'There was no reason' YARD & GARDEN FIGHTS Home Valiant couple's ferocious lawn feud with heavy-handed HOA leads to change in state law: 'If they fight back, they can win' Home Homeowner finds clever way to push back against HOA's frustratingly strict lawn rules: 'They got mad at me this year' Home Homeowner plots defense of property rights after 'ludicrous' HOA response to their garden: 'State laws supersede any HOA laws' LATEST HOA ARTICLES Home Homeowners baffled by HOA's problematic yard maintenance policy: 'It seems to be overkill' Home 5 overbearing HOAs that couldn't mind their own business Home Homeowner questions vague HOA requirements after years of steep maintenance fees: 'HOA is a crock of crap' Home HOA board member met with urgent warnings after considering 'poisonous' landscaping product: 'Please don't use it anywhere, ever' Home Homeowner devastated by HOA's seemingly senseless destruction of property: 'Today broke me' Home Homeowner sparks debate after sharing unconventional front yard design: 'My neighbor says it's an eyesore' Home Renter sparks concern with photos of 'horrifically dangerous' issue neglected by landlord: 'Huge health risk' Home Homeowner frustrated after HOA president attempts to obstruct money-saving house renovation: '[She] doesn't even live in our neighborhood anymore' Home Renter seeks advice after landlord uses dirty tricks to force eviction: 'I feel that all of this was done in retaliation' Home New homeowner shamed by HOA after struggling to meet ridiculous demands: 'I can't imagine what you'd be violating' Home Homeowner baffled after finding offensive signs staked in yard by neighbor: 'It just boggles my mind' Home Homeowner devastated after HOA clears their newly planted trees on neglected common land: 'They pulled them all out' JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER Your personal guide to a cleaner, cooler future Home Homeowner devises genius plan to block out noise from highway build behind house: 'I've made amazing progress' Home Homeowner takes advantage of property damage to proceed with renovation under HOA's nose: 'It really couldn't be an easier time' Home Distraught homeowner returns home to discover landscaping nightmare: 'Not sure how they managed that' Home Gardener sparks discussion with photos of beautiful 'underrated' plant that's super easy to grow: 'Look at those colors!' Home Homeowner hit with $1,000 fine over garden by stringent HOA: 'Do I need to contact a lawyer, or go to small claims court?' Home Homeowner concerned after POA ignores neighborhood eyesore: 'Good luck getting accountability' Read More