HOA Violation Guides & Resources

Can an HOA deny a storm shelter? No statute strips its control, but procedural rights and the life-safety argument give you real leverage. Here's how.

HOA approval for a retaining wall isn't unlimited veto power. A properly engineered wall shifts leverage to you. Learn how to use an engineering report.

Can an HOA fine you for a dog off leash? It depends on your CC&Rs, where it happened, proper notice, and consistent enforcement. Learn your defenses.

Can an HOA fine you for feeding stray cats? It hinges on nuisance rules, proper notice, and local ordinances. Learn every angle before you pay.

Can an HOA remove a Little Free Library? No statute protects it, so the fight is over CC&R definitions and enforcement. Learn how to respond to a demand.

Can an HOA ban a small wind turbine? Most renewable-energy laws cover only solar, so the fight is usually procedural. See the leverage you still have.

Can an HOA deny hurricane shutters? In Florida, not if they meet adopted specs. Elsewhere it comes down to your CC&Rs and the ARC. Know your rights.

Can an HOA fine you for a tarp on the roof after a storm? No statute bans it, but strict procedures must be met first. Learn how to fight the fine.

Can an HOA ban a ham radio antenna? PRB-1 and OTARD give little protection against private HOA rules. Learn the defenses amateur operators still have.

HOA rules on firewood stacking often lean on vague aesthetics or a pest pretext. A fine only holds with a specific written rule and correct procedure.

Is your HOA making you remove a dead tree? Whether it can compel removal, and who pays, depends on your CC&Rs, valid authority, and proper procedure.

Can an HOA ban motorcycle parking? It depends whether the rule is in the CC&Rs or board policy, and if procedure was followed. Here's how to fight it.