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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.
FixMyHOAViolation.com is independently operated by a single named editor. Routine research and drafting are AI-assisted, but every statute citation and procedural claim is verified against primary sources before publication and is the editor's personal responsibility.
Brandon Sorensen
Founder & Editor
Brandon researches state HOA statutes, reviews homeowner-rights case law, and writes the state-specific guides, violation category pages, and blog posts on this site. He is not a licensed attorney — guides on the site are educational research that cites primary statutes by section number, not legal advice.
Before publication, every state guide and violation page is cross-checked against the current published statute text on the relevant state government website. Pages that cover state statutes are reviewed quarterly and after legislative sessions. If you find an inaccurate citation, contact contact@fixmyhoaviolation.com for a 24-hour review.
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