Homeowner battles HOA to install money-saving home improvement

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.

The Reddit community had a ton of advice for the poster.

One commenter advised that they check to see if there were state laws that would supersede any regulations set by the HOA. “This may be a case where you can tell your HOA to kick rocks,” they said.

“Have you tried posting on a message board for your neighborhood?” another person asked. “Someone always knows everything on those.”

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