HOA Violation Guides & Resources

HOAs can require ARC approval for a metal roof — but Texas law limits their ability to reject energy-efficient shingles. Learn the rules, state protections, and how to appeal a denial.

Find out if your HOA can legally fine you for installing an AC unit or HVAC equipment. Learn about ADA protections, state laws, and how to fight back.

Find out if your HOA can fine you for a fire pit or outdoor fireplace. Learn about CC&R restrictions, local fire codes, state protections, and how to fight back.

Can HOA fine you for a pool? Yes for safety/permits — no for selective enforcement, mid-season changes, or fines without notice. Beat it — free guide.

Can your HOA fine you for a trampoline? Learn HOA trampoline rules, liability concerns, approval requirements, state protections, and how to fight a trampoline violation.

Before paying an above-ground pool fine, check whether your HOA provided proper notice, applied rules equally to all neighbors, and followed its own approval process.

Can your HOA fine you for building a shed? Learn HOA shed rules, approval requirements, size and material restrictions, state protections, and how to fight a shed violation.

Can your HOA fine you for building a pergola or patio cover? Learn HOA approval requirements, common restrictions, fine amounts, and how to fight a pergola violation.

Got an EV charger fine? Right-to-charge laws in 15+ states (CA, CO, FL & more) make HOA bans unenforceable. See your state — free defense guide.

Can your HOA fine you for security cameras? Learn what state privacy laws and the reasonableness standard actually protect — and why the FCC OTARD rule does not cover cameras.

Can your HOA fine you for a basketball hoop? Learn about CC&R restrictions, child safety arguments, ADA accommodations, and how to fight back.

Learn why HOAs cannot fine you for satellite dishes under federal FCC OTARD rule. Understand FCC regulations and your rights to outdoor reception equipment.