Homeowner battles HOA to install money-saving

Unfortunately, these types of challenges are par for the course with some HOAs. One Georgia homeowner was embroiled in a battle with his HOA over the installation of solar panels. After the HOA denied his request to install the panels, he did so anyway. Then they began fining him $25 a day.

Some states like Colorado have laws protecting homeowners who want to install solar. But even if your HOA’s rules are overbearing when it comes to solar panels, there are steps you can take to work with them or even change the rules. These include writing your HOA board, researching state laws, and working with neighbors to raise awareness or bring a unified proposal to the board.