HOA

Bought a boat but your HOA says you can’t park it in your driveway? Here’s how to check the rules, appeal the decision, avoid fines, and find a smart compromise.

You got the approval and did the paperwork. You hired contractors and maybe even lived through the noise and mess. Now, out of nowhere, the HOA tells you the renovation violates updated rules and needs to change or stop.

Can an HOA ban a slip-and-slide? Learn why backyard water activities may violate HOA rules and whether you can fight the decision.

Can an HOA ban large inflatable decorations? Learn how height restrictions apply to birthday displays and whether HOA rules are enforceable.

Can an HOA shut down a lemonade stand? Learn why lemonade stands can violate HOA rules and what homeowners can do about it.

You’ve had your balcony set up the same way for years but then, out of nowhere, you get a notice from your condo board saying your furniture violates new safety rules. Not only that, they’re threatening fines if you don’t remove it. Now you’re wondering how something that was fine yesterday is suddenly a problem today, and whether they can actually enforce that. The short answer is: sometimes yes, but it depends on a few key details.