[BunnySlippers]

Stupid buy a home yet do not read the contract!

[Mastador1]

Yeah, first rule is don't buy in an HOA, second rule is if you have bought in an HOA without realizing you have given up your property rights see first rule.

If you ever buy in a condo or other HOA you have to know up front, and I am willing to bet that it was explained by the realtor but they just didn't pay attention, you can't do anything at all to the exterior or landscaping without written approval from the HOA Nazis.

All that being said the fines seem excessive.