HOA Violation Guides & Resources

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.

Can an HOA ban bird feeders? Often yes, but many bans rest on shaky ground. Learn the rule-vs-CC&R gap and the procedural defenses that still apply.

You can have your HOA investigated for free — through a state HOA regulator, your attorney general, or a fair housing agency. Learn who to file with and how.

Can an HOA ban your security company sign? Florida law protects one sign near your entrance; elsewhere your CC&Rs decide. Learn where you're protected.

Can an HOA ban smoking on your patio? It depends how your space is classified. Learn the limited common element rule and how to challenge a bad rule.

Can an HOA deny a wheelchair ramp? No - it's disability discrimination under the federal Fair Housing Act. Learn how to request one if the board resists.

19 states have right-to-dry laws that void HOA clothesline bans — including Florida, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, and Maryland. See if your state is one.

Learn what an HOA cure period is, how long your HOA must give you to fix a violation, and how to use a missed or shortened notice as your legal defense.