Think your HOA controls everything? Think again! Here are 12 things your homeowners association legally can't stop you from ...

Homeowners’ associations (HOAs) can make life easier by keeping neighborhoods clean and organized. But some HOA rules can catch you off guard and cost you thousands of dollars before you even realize ...

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Q: Our HOA board recently changed the rules without notifying owners. Does this invalidate the changes? —J.G., San Diego. Q: In our HOA there is limited parking available. The H ...

Unsurprisingly, most homeowners in the U.S. would prefer not to live in a neighborhood ruled by a homeowners association (HOA). The reason is no secret: HOAs have a reputation for interfering with ...

When you’re on the hunt for a new home, you might come across communities run by a homeowners association, or HOA. Some believe an HOA’s rules and regulations protect and enhance property values, ...

Q. I live in a residential development governed by a homeowners association. I have been cited by the association for allegedly parking a prohibited vehicle in my driveway per the association’s rules ...

Homeowners may face challenges when their HOA fails to maintain common areas like ponds or landscaping. Suing an HOA can be a costly and lengthy process with no guarantee of success. Question: We have ...

HOAs can offer perks like pools and well‑kept neighborhoods — but the rules and fees may surprise you. Here’s what to check before buying into one.

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...