lanepaige+Followhoa sues over vegetable garden A couple turned a patch of their front yard into a small vegetable garden—tomatoes, peppers, herbs. HOA filed a lawsuit. Claimed it “disrupted uniform landscaping.” Since when did growing your own food become a crime in your own yard? #House #HOA #Freedom3028Share
lanepaige+Followhoa bans halloween decorations Got a message from a neighbor: their HOA told them to take down Halloween decorations after just 3 days. Reason? “Not consistent with community aesthetics.” It was two pumpkins and a few lights on the porch. Meanwhile, the HOA president’s house? Giant stone lions in the yard. Feels less like “rules” and more like control. #House #HOA #Freedom2747Share
lanepaige+Followthe HOA that banned pickup trucksA homeowner shared their frustration after buying their dream house. They parked their pickup truck in the driveway, just like they’d done for years at their old home. Within a week, the HOA sent a notice: “Trucks are not allowed to be parked outside overnight.” No exceptions. No discussion. The owner argued the truck was newer, cleaner, and quieter than most cars in the neighborhood. Still banned. How does an HOA get away with telling people what kind of car they can own? #House #HOA251512Share
lanepaige+Followhoa blocks solar panels A homeowner tried to install solar panels to cut energy bills and go green. HOA said no. Claimed it would “ruin the roofline aesthetic.” So saving money and the planet comes second to making roofs look identical? #House #HOA #EnergyCosts811Share
lanepaige+Followhoa blocks solar panels A family tried to install solar panels to save on energy costs and reduce their footprint. The HOA denied it. Their reason: solar panels would “ruin the roofline aesthetic.” So financial relief and environmental responsibility come second to making sure rooftops all look identical. It’s progress vs appearances—and appearances keep winning. #House #HOA #EnergyCosts20Share
lanepaige+Followhoa sues over vegetable garden A couple in one neighborhood planted a small vegetable garden in their front yard. Nothing fancy—just tomatoes, peppers, and some herbs for family meals. The HOA responded by filing a lawsuit, claiming it “disrupted uniform landscaping.” So now growing your own food, on your own property, is somehow against the rules. #House #HOA #Freedom20Share
Denise Kemp+FollowPalm Beach County club cracks down on unpaid feesWycliffe Golf and Country Club in Palm Beach County isn’t messing around when it comes to unpaid HOA fees—one homeowner is now facing foreclosure after falling behind. This move highlights just how serious associations are about collecting dues, and it’s a wake-up call for anyone living in a community with similar rules. Missing payments can quickly escalate into major legal trouble, even risking your home. How do you feel about HOAs having this much power? Have you or your neighbors faced similar situations? Let’s talk about what’s fair and what’s too far. #RealEstate #PalmBeachCounty #HOA00Share
lanepaige+Followhoa banned american flags on memorial day I received a story from a neighborhood where multiple families placed small American flags by their mailboxes for Memorial Day. The HOA sent violation notices within 48 hours. Reason: “Unauthorized lawn décor.” Neighbors felt insulted. Some removed the flags quietly, others refused. One veteran said, “I buried friends for that flag. And you call it décor?” Rules can erase more than objects. They can erase meaning. #House #HOA54Share
lanepaige+Followhoa banned basketball hoops because they “encouraged loitering”A dad bought a portable basketball hoop for his driveway so his kids and a few neighbors could play. The HOA ordered him to remove it, citing “community standards” and the risk of “unauthorized gatherings.” The kids stopped playing outside. The driveway went silent. What was once laughter and bouncing balls turned into empty pavement. Rules didn’t just remove the hoop. They removed childhood from the street. #House #HOA30Share
lanepaige+Followhoa threatened foreclosure over $300 in late feesOne family missed two months of dues after a medical emergency. They caught up quickly, but the HOA tacked on late fees and attorney charges. Total: $300. When they questioned the bill, the HOA attorney sent a letter: “Failure to pay may result in lien and foreclosure.” Imagine paying your mortgage, your taxes, and still being told your house could be taken for a few hundred dollars. The family paid. The fear stayed. #House #HOA 30Share
