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

"Why would anyone pay a fee, a ridiculous fee at that, to have someone tell me what I can and can't have or do at my home?"

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Homeowner questions vague HOA requirements after years of steep maintenance fees: 'HOA is a crock of crap'

The product contains several heavy metals that are toxic to plants, wildlife, and humans.

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HOA board member met with urgent warnings after considering 'poisonous' landscaping product: 'Please don't use it anywhere, ever'

"I'm done living in an HOA world."

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Homeowner devastated by HOA's seemingly senseless destruction of property: 'Today broke me'

"I told her to move somewhere with a HOA if she doesn't like it."

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Homeowner sparks debate after sharing unconventional front yard design: 'My neighbor says it's an eyesore'

"I think you could sue, depending on where this is."

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Renter sparks concern with photos of 'horrifically dangerous' issue neglected by landlord: 'Huge health risk'

"They're costing you far more than the service you get."

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Homeowner frustrated after HOA president attempts to obstruct money-saving house renovation: '[She] doesn't even live in our neighborhood anymore'

"They forced me to pay the fine, the maintenance cost and a legal fee for a total of $800."

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Renter seeks advice after landlord uses dirty tricks to force eviction: 'I feel that all of this was done in retaliation'

"Do they regulate the percentage of weeds?"

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New homeowner shamed by HOA after struggling to meet ridiculous demands: 'I can't imagine what you'd be violating'

"I've been in a similar situation."

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Homeowner baffled after finding offensive signs staked in yard by neighbor: 'It just boggles my mind'

"I pulled out the thorns and dead trees and planted 15 fruit trees and bushes."

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Homeowner devastated after HOA clears their newly planted trees on neglected common land: 'They pulled them all out'

"This is so cool!"

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Homeowner devises genius plan to block out noise from highway build behind house: 'I've made amazing progress'

"Recently my watermain burst."

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Homeowner takes advantage of property damage to proceed with renovation under HOA's nose: 'It really couldn't be an easier time'

"That's no landscaping, that's vandalism."

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Distraught homeowner returns home to discover landscaping nightmare: 'Not sure how they managed that'

"An important source of food for songbirds in the winter, and deer, squirrels, skunks, and other small animals also eat them."

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Gardener sparks discussion with photos of beautiful 'underrated' plant that's super easy to grow: 'Look at those colors!'

"What recourse do I have?"

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Homeowner hit with $1,000 fine over garden by stringent HOA: 'Do I need to contact a lawyer, or go to small claims court?'

"The POA has not responded to any requests."

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Homeowner concerned after POA ignores neighborhood eyesore: 'Good luck getting accountability'

This homeowner is not the first to fight this battle with an HOA.

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Homeowner struggles to work around HOA's draconian property rules: 'We are currently having trouble'

"I don't want to pay the bill since I didn't do anything wrong."

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Tenant fights back after landlord demands money for ridiculously high water bill: 'What do I do?'

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