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Stop letting your HOA push you around. Upload your notice and CC&Rs. Our AI instantly audits them against state rules and drafts a strong dispute response to shut down the violation.

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How It Works

Three steps to fight back against unfair HOA fines

1

Upload Your Notice

Upload or paste your HOA violation notice and CC&Rs. We accept PDFs, images, and text — it takes under a minute.

2

AI Analyzes Your Case

Our AI cross-references your notice against your state's HOA laws, checks for procedural errors, and identifies selective enforcement.

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Get Your Dispute Response

Receive a customized dispute letter citing the specific statutes and procedural failures that protect you. Ready to send via certified mail.

Common Battles: Won.

Landscaping

How to Void a Landscaping Fine in San Jose

Don't pay for "dead grass." Our AI audits your fine against CA Civil Code 5850 and AB 130 limits, showing where the board overstepped. Generates a targeted dispute response.

Parking

Overturning Arbitrary Parking Tow Threats

Did they threaten to tow your car without proper 96-hour notice? Our AI identifies procedural issues in your CC&Rs and helps you draft a dispute response to protect your vehicle.

Architectural

Defeating Unapproved Architectural Fines

They claim your new windows are "unauthorized." Our AI runs a detailed audit to identify selective enforcement and procedural gaps, giving you the evidence to push back.

Latest Expert Guides

Dispute an HOA Landscaping Violation

Step-by-step guide to fighting unfair landscaping fines. Covers evidence gathering, formal responses, appeals, and state law protections.

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Fight HOA Parking Violations

Know your rights and build a winning appeal against unfair parking fines, tow threats, and vehicle restrictions from your HOA.

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Appeal an Architectural Denial

Comprehensive guide to navigating the ARC appeal process. Includes documentation strategies, precedent research, and legal options.

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Know Your State's HOA Laws

HOA laws vary dramatically by state. Fine limits, notice requirements, hearing rights, and homeowner protections all depend on where you live. Get the specifics for your state.

Florida HOA Laws

Chapter 720: $100 fine cap, 14-day notice, mandatory independent hearing committee, HB 1203 protections.

Florida Guide →

California HOA Laws

Davis-Stirling Act: AB 130 $100 fine cap, mandatory ADR before court, electronic voting rights.

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Texas HOA Laws

Property Code Ch. 209: No state fine cap, HB 886 two-notice rules, flag and political sign protections.

Texas Guide →

Arizona HOA Laws

ARS Title 33: Mandatory hearings (fine without one is illegal), ADRE dispute resolution, strong record rights.

Arizona Guide →

Nevada HOA Laws

NRS Chapter 116: $100/$1,000 fine caps, mandatory hearings, 2025 religious display and EV rights.

Nevada Guide →

Colorado HOA Laws

CCIOA: $500 fine cap, 30-day cure period, 2025 mandatory mediation, 180-day foreclosure redemption.

Colorado Guide →
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By the numbers

85%
of notices analyzed had at least one procedural error or enforceable defense
2,400+
HOA violations analyzed across all 50 states
73%
of homeowners who sent our letters reported the fine was reduced or dropped
$9
starting cost vs. $350/hr for a HOA attorney — same result, fraction of the price

Based on internal analysis of violation notices processed through FixMyHOAViolation.com.

How homeowners use it

Real Situations. Real Results.

Homeowners across the country use our AI audit to find the defense their HOA didn't expect them to have.

Landscaping · ArizonaNotice Defect

Situation: Received a $250 fine for "dead grass" — notice arrived without the required 14-day cure period under ARS §33-1803.

Dispute letter sent citing the cure-period violation. Fine voided at the hearing.

Parking · FloridaSelective Enforcement

Situation: Fined $500 for parking an RV on the driveway. Two neighbors had identical setups with no violations on record.

AI identified three comparable properties with no enforcement. Fine dropped after certified letter.

Architectural · CaliforniaProcedural Error

Situation: ARC denied a window replacement without providing written standards under Civil Code §4765.

Requested written denial with specific standards cited. ARC reversed the denial.

Case patterns based on common violation defenses identified through the platform. Individual outcomes vary.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I fight an HOA violation?

Review your CC&Rs, document everything with photos, send a formal dispute via certified mail citing your state laws, and request a hearing. Our AI audit tool can analyze your specific notice instantly.

Can an HOA fine you without notice?

No. Every state requires written notice before fines. Florida requires 14 days (§720.305), Texas 30 days (§209.006), California 14-30 days (§5910). Fines without proper notice may be invalid.

What are HOA fine limits by state?

Fine limits vary by state. Florida caps at $100-$200/day, California at $100-$300/month, Virginia at $50/day. See our complete state comparison chart.

What is selective enforcement?

When an HOA enforces rules against you but not neighbors with the same violation. It is an affirmative defense in most states and can invalidate your violation entirely.

Can my HOA put a lien on my house?

Yes. HOAs can file liens for unpaid fines in most states, which can affect your credit and even lead to foreclosure. Responding to notices promptly is critical.

How does the AI violation audit work?

Upload your violation notice and CC&Rs. Our AI analyzes it against state laws, flags procedural errors and selective enforcement, then generates a customized dispute letter. Try it free.

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