A homeowner files a formal complaint stating their neighbor’s growing "army of garden gnomes" is "staring at them menacingly" and creating a cluttered, unsettling landscape.

When budgets are approved behind closed doors or special assessments appear without clear justification, residents assume the worst.

An HOA that dictates you can only paint your front door "Forest Green" or "Colonial Blue" might sound like it’s stifling personal expression. Why can't you have a bright yellow door if you want one? The answer lies in architectural and aesthetic consistency.

Poor communication creates expensive problems. Legal disputes often stem from misunderstandings about rules or decisions.