I wouldn't reflexively support this guy, even if he is a World War II veteran. I'm just as critical of HOAs as anyone, but having seen this sort of thing up close I know there are inherent risks associated with an HOA's failure to enforce its rules.
For example . . . if they don't enforce the rules in this case, they'll seriously risk losing any standing to keep someone from flying an Islamic banner during Ramadan.
“I wouldn’t reflexively support this guy, even if he is a World War II veteran.”
I will. And I’d be glad to demonstrate my reflexes to anyone who tries to stop him. We both have access to the same information...and his claim is that there is no rule against what he is doing.
I choose to believe the hero. You believe the bureaucrats.