HOA Violation Guides & Resources

HOAs can regulate guest parking and fine homeowners when guests park in the wrong spot — but towing requires strict state-law compliance. Learn your rights, the evidence problems HOAs face, and how to dispute a guest parking fine.

HOAs can regulate golf cart use on private community roads and common areas — but they generally cannot ban you from owning one or dictate how you operate it on public streets. Here's what the rules actually say.

HOAs often cite "commercial activity" or "nuisance" clauses to fine homeowners who repair their own cars — but those clauses rarely cover ordinary personal maintenance. Know which provisions hold up and how to fight back.

HOAs can restrict driveway car washing — but only with a specific written rule and proper notice. Learn which rule types hold up, what the "commercial activity" and water conservation pretexts actually mean, and how to fight back.

HOAs can fine you for an inoperable vehicle — but only with a specific written rule and proper notice. Learn what "inoperable" legally means, your towing rights under FL § 715.07 and CA Veh. § 22658, and how to fight back.

Yes — most HOAs can fine you for parking on grass, even your own lawn. But the fine must rest on a written rule, proper notice, and consistent enforcement. Here's how to check yours and fight back.

HOA fines for boat trailers are common — but state laws and CC&R loopholes can protect you. Learn your rights, key defenses, and how to fight back.

Can your HOA fine you for parking a boat in your driveway? Learn which state laws protect boat owners and how to dispute an unfair HOA boat violation.

Learn when your HOA can legally tow your car, state notice requirements, and how to fight back if towed wrongfully.

Can your HOA fine you for parking in your own driveway? Learn common HOA driveway parking rules, overnight restrictions, vehicle type limits, state protections, and how to fight a driveway parking violation.

Learn if your HOA can fine you for parking a work truck or commercial vehicle at home. Understand common rules, legal defenses, and how to dispute vehicle violations.

Several states restrict HOA RV parking bans, especially for driveways on your own property. Find out if your state protects you — and how to fight an overreaching RV fine.