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.

Home

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

Home

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

"Grass is outdated."

Home

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.

Home

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."

Home

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."

Home

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?"

Home

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

Now, they're considering taking matters into their own hands.

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Homeowner shocked by HOA's response to alarming landscaping practice: 'Has anyone else seen this done by companies?'

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Urban farmer shares before-and-after photos after transforming struggling lawn into paradise: 'This is incredible'

"All you have to do is opt in online — super easy!"

Home

Why people are turning to community solar to decrease their electricity bill

"This is beautiful."

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Tenant devastated after getting landscaping notice from their landlord: 'Totally heartbreaking'

"That was the end of it."

Home

Homeowner meets resistance to solar panel installation: 'The HOA can have all the… regulations they want'

"My HOA sucks."

Home

Homeowner grows frustrated as HOA neglects request for money-saving home upgrade: 'It has been either silence or utter confusion since'

"If it's an area you use often, consider installing some water-loving plants."

Home

Homeowner shares frustrating problem with serious yard hazard: 'It may be time to talk to your neighbor'

"The role played by veterinarians ... is critical to public confidence."

Business

Nearly 8,000 animals in danger treated with innovative new strategy: 'Our presence ... signals our intent'

"These are events that, although not considered true extreme phenomena, still cause significant damage."

Outdoors

New study finds troubling effects of routine weather event: 'Not considered … extreme'

The facility was backed by $1.6 billion in state tax incentives.

Business

Residents decry 'nightmare' conditions stemming from major factory: 'I have to live in a cocoon year-round'

This study provides promising evidence that damaged reefs can be repaired from the ground – or seafloor – up.

Outdoors

Researchers stunned by results of study to address 'ongoing global coral crisis': '[It] provides an invaluable tool'

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