HOA Violation Guides & Resources

Complete guide to California HOA law changes in 2026 including AB 130 fine caps, SB 326 inspection deadlines, SB 770 EV charger rules, and new homeowner protections.

Georgia SB 406 passed both chambers and is on Governor Kemp's desk. Mandatory HOA registration, doubled foreclosure threshold, and a new homeowner bill of rights.

North Carolina HB 444 (pending) would build on existing fine caps ($100/violation, $2,500 continuing-violation max), limit foreclosure, and reform management contracts. What the NC HOA reform bill means for homeowners.

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 lawn ornaments or yard art? Learn HOA decoration rules, what counts as a violation, free speech protections, and how to fight a yard ornament fine.

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.

Your HOA must follow due process before fining you. Learn the notice, hearing, and cure requirements that HOAs violate most often — and how to use them to get your fine dismissed.

Can your HOA put a lien on your home for unpaid fines or dues? Learn which states allow HOA liens, foreclosure risks, fine-only lien restrictions, and how to protect your property.

Learn exactly how to fight unfair HOA fines step by step. From reviewing your CC&Rs to hearings, mediation, and legal action — the strategies that actually get fines dismissed.

Should you choose mediation or arbitration for your HOA dispute? Learn the costs, timelines, binding vs non-binding outcomes, and which option gives homeowners the best results.

Is your HOA board abusing its power? Learn the warning signs, your legal rights, how to document abuse, and the steps to hold your board accountable.