Navigating life in a homeowners association (HOA) often comes with its fair share of rules and regulations, some of which might border on the trivial.
In this collection of images, homeowners open up about their encounters with the more peculiar and petty HOA violations they’ve received.
From meticulously scrutinized lawns to flat out petty behaviors that spark unexpected disputes, these stories offer a glimpse into the world of HOA rules that leave homeowners both baffled and amused.
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“Okay, I broke the HOA rules. But did you have to put a sticker on my car that I can’t remove?”
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“Got this letter from our HOA because I ‘called the police’ for reporting landscaping trespassers….yet again! They may ‘kick me out’…..”
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“HOA cut our privacy bushes in half without asking.”
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“Neighbor’s leaves blew into my yard, one week later we get this letter in the mail from the HOA. How absurdly disrespectful.”
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“My parents HOA passed a rule this year that all houses in the neighborhood must be 35′ from the road. These neighbors may have to tear down their house (which has been there for 12+ years) if they are not approved for a Variance Permit.”
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“I’m parked on my property and I get a violation. F*ck the HOA.”
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“A friend’s HOA sent a letter requesting kids only play in the park, not in yards.”
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“This letter from my HOA, written in purple ink, telling me they rejected my check because it was written in purple ink.”
