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6 Ways Your Smart Doorbell Could Be a Legal Liability

Smart doorbells promise peace of mind, but they may come with legal strings attached. While homeowners love the convenience of motion alerts and video footage, these devices can quietly expose you to lawsuits, fines, and privacy violations. From recording neighbors without consent to violating homeowners’ association rules, smart doorbells walk…

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10 “Safe” Neighborhoods That Are Being Rethought in 2025

Safety has long been a driving force behind where people choose to live. Families pick neighborhoods based on low crime stats, good schools, and quiet...

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'What Am I Supposed To Do, Tell Them To Drive Priuses?' — HOA Complains Birthday Guests Made Neighbors Uncomfortable By Showing Up in Black SUVs

A Texas homeowner threw a tame birthday party — no loud music, no street-clogging chaos, just a handful of guests arriving in their personal vehicles. But that didn't stop the homeowners association from swooping in with a warning email. The problem? According to the homeowner, it was the presence of…

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7 Yard Features That Could Be Illegal in Your Neighborhood by Next Year

Your backyard seems harmless, but new rules and HOA crackdowns mean that some yard features once considered charming or eco-friendly are now on shaky legal ground. Understanding what’s about to change can save you money, stress, and possibly fines. Whether you’re setting up a garden, installing turf, or adding a…

Everybody Loves Your Money

Answer These 7 Questions About Your Condo And We’ll Tell You How Safe It Actually Is

Living in a condo offers a fantastic lifestyle with shared amenities and a sense of community. You pay your HOA fees and trust that major security concerns are being handled for you. But how can you be sure your building is truly as safe as it seems? The devil is…

Budget and the Bees

12 Rules Your HOA Is Probably Enforcing Illegally

Living in a community with a homeowner’s association (HOA) can offer benefits like well-maintained common areas and consistent property values. However, it can also mean navigating a complex and sometimes overzealous set of rules and regulations. While HOAs have significant authority, that power is not absolute and must comply with…

Clever Dude

Everything you need to know about HOAs: Your questions answered

An easy-to-understand guide on how Homeowners Associations work

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10 Things You’re No Longer Allowed To Do In Your Backyard

Remember when your backyard was your kingdom? These days, homeowners are discovering that many of those once-fun freedoms are disappearing fast. From planting exotic species to hosting impromptu pool parties, there are now laws, HOA rules, and neighbor agreements that mean your backyard is no longer allowed to be a…

Clever Dude

Local Teams Matter for Local Businesses: Insights from FINITE Business Solutions

Outsourcing critical operations to offshore teams is common for businesses in today's global economy. Countless companies rely on a patchwork of international labor for customer support, bookkeeping, IT services, and more. This trend, primarily driven by cost savings, has unfortunately created a detachment between businesses and the communities they serve.

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Can my neighbour point their CCTV at my house? Your right to privacy in an increasingly surveilled world

Here's how to combat unsolicited surveillance

Homes & Gardens

Plants you should never let grow too tall to avoid HOA fines – and the best dwarf alternatives

You could incur an HOA fine if tall plants and trees are not kept under a certain height

Homes & Gardens

7 Popular DIY Trends That Could Get You Sued

There are so many cool DIY projects that are trending online. Pinterest and online forums have made these ideas and methods readily available. Unfortunately, not every DIY job is something you should try to do on your own. One wrong move and you could be violating building codes, HOA regulations,…

Clever Dude

Plants never to grow in a front yard to avoid HOA fines – these are the species that risk financial penalties, plus what to grow instead

There are planting restrictions in front yards that all homeowners should be aware of

Homes & Gardens

Porch Group Shares Surge 68% on Strong Results and Unusual Options Activity, Attracting Aggressive Investors

The small-cap homeowners insurance company reported excellent Q1 2025 results Tuesday after the close. Its shares jumped 68% yesterday as a result. Aggressive investors jumped on Porch Group’s unusual options activity. Here’s why that’s a brilliant idea.

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This EV Motorcycle Range World Record Isn't Real, As It Hypermiled the Entire Thing

Don't get me wrong, I think electric motorcycles are cool. They're hysterically powered. They're silent, so my neighbors don't call the cops or complain to the HOA. And for the most part, the designs have been pretty dang neat.

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People Share 15 Times Their HOAs Took Things Way Too Far

Homeowner associations should maintain lobbies and clear snow from parking lots, but some also test the very limits of your patience — and sometimes even your sanity.

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People Share 52 Times Their HOAs Took Things Way Too Far

Homeowner associations should maintain lobbies and clear snow from parking lots, but some also test the very limits of your patience — and sometimes even your sanity.

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10 common but little-known HOA fines to watch out for – and how to avoid them

From sprinklers to garage doors and external pipes, your HOA contract may leave you open to a fine

The Texas Tribune

Federal investigators were preparing two Texas housing discrimination cases — until Trump took over

The government spent years probing allegations that a Dallas HOA created rules to kick poor Black people out and that Texas discriminated against minority residents in Houston after Hurricane Harvey, only to suddenly reverse course under Trump.

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HOA Karen Thinks She Owns The Parking Lot, Learns A Hard Lesson When She Can’t Get Back In Her Car

Entitled woman reserves parking spots with a bucket, and blocks people’s cars, gets trapped in by fed-up neighbor. The post HOA Karen Thinks She Owns The Parking Lot, Learns A Hard Lesson When She Can’t Get Back In Her Car first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Residents Revolt After HOA Demands Removal of Christmas Decorations to Preserve Property Values: 'We're Going to Keep Them Up'

An Arizona Homeowner's Association is facing backlash from locals after telling multiple residents to remove their Christmas decorations due to community rule violations.

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Dust Moto's EV Hightail Dirt Bike Finally Looks Production-Ready

I got an early taste of Dust Moto's prototype electric dirt bike this spring. It was a very short test in my backyard. Further, I had the weight of the company's founders' eyes watching me as I took their one and only prototype for a quick rip.Suffice it to say,…

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28 Times Homeowners Took Sweet Revenge On ‘Tyrannical’ HOA

Tired of putting up with HOA nonsense, these residents decided to fight back in the most creative and satisfying ways. The post 28 Times Homeowners Took Sweet Revenge On ‘Tyrannical’ HOA first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Homeowner Writes A Check To HOA For Absurd Violations, Gets Revenge By Canceling It The Next Day

The homeowner declared war on the red spray-painted curbs and lists of fake violations. The post Homeowner Writes A Check To HOA For Absurd Violations, Gets Revenge By Canceling It The Next Day first appeared on Bored Panda.

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