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We believe transparency in research and source attribution builds trust. This page explains exactly how FixMyHOAViolation.com researches, writes, verifies, and maintains its guides.
Legal inaccuracy can harm homeowners. We take accuracy seriously. Here's what that means:
For each state guide, we follow a structured process:
We identify the primary HOA law in each state. For example: Florida's Homeowners Association Act (Florida Statutes Chapter 720), California's Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act (Civil Code §4000+), Texas Property Code §209.
We read the complete statute, not summaries or secondary sources. We consult the current, in-force version from the state legislature's website.
We identify every homeowner right, fine limit, procedural requirement, and board restriction in the statute. This includes notice requirements, cure periods, hearing rights, appeal procedures, and remedies for violations.
We research state court cases interpreting the statute to understand how judges apply the law. We also consult state attorney general opinions on HOA matters. This helps us explain not just what the law says, but how courts have interpreted it.
We translate complex statutes into clear language for homeowners. Every guide includes specific statute citations, plain-language explanations, and actionable steps a homeowner can take.
We prioritize sources in order of legal authority:
We never rely solely on secondary sources or marketing materials. Every claim about state law is grounded in primary sources.
Every guide is reviewed before publication for:
Law changes. We stay current:
Our AI violation analysis tool uses the same legal research database as our guides. Here's how it works:
When you upload a violation notice, the AI:
We're committed to accuracy. If you find an error:
1. Report it: Email us at contact@fixmyhoaviolation.com with:
2. We verify: We independently verify the error using primary legal sources.
3. We correct: If verified as an error, we correct it within 48 hours and post a correction notice noting what was changed and when.
4. We credit you: If your report identifies a factual error, we credit you in the correction notice.
Every guide on FixMyHOAViolation.com is produced by writers and editors who focus exclusively on HOA law, homeowner rights, and state statute research.
Michael Lawson
HOA Legal Defense Writer
Michael writes HOA legal defense guides focusing on procedural challenges, fine disputes, and enforcement defenses that homeowners can raise without an attorney. His work covers state-specific statutes across dozens of states, with particular depth in notice requirements, cure periods, and hearing rights.
Sara Chen
HOA Law Research Editor
Sara reviews all published content for legal accuracy before guides go live. She verifies statute citations against primary sources, checks that referenced laws are current and in-force, and flags any claims that could be misread as legal advice. Sara maintains the editorial methodology standards for the site.
HOA Resource Center Editorial Team
State Law Researchers & Guide Authors
The HOA Resource Center team produces state-specific law guides, legislative update posts, and procedural defense resources. The team monitors state legislative sessions for HOA-related bills, updates guides when laws change, and maintains the state law database that powers the AI audit tool.
We believe transparency builds trust. If you have questions about how we research, write, or verify our guides, we'd like to hear from you.
Email us at contact@fixmyhoaviolation.com