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Homeowner reviewing an HOA violation notice with five steps: read the notice, find the rule, check documents, verify facts and respond

HOA Violations·8 min read

I Received an HOA Violation Notice — What Should I Do Next?

Received an HOA violation notice? Learn how to find the supporting rule, check your governing documents, review the facts and respond before the deadline.

August 15, 2026

An AskMyHOA illustration showing how a violation notice may be connected to several sources of HOA authority. Documents labeled Declaration or CC&Rs, Rules and Regulations, Board Policy, Bylaws, Amendments and State Law point toward an AskMyHOA search panel asking whether the HOA can prohibit overni

HOA Rules·6 min read

Can an HOA Enforce a Rule That Is Not in the Governing Documents?

Can an HOA enforce a rule that does not appear in the declaration? Learn how board authority, adopted rules, policies and governing documents work together.

August 1, 2026