EPISODE · Apr 25, 2026 · 32 MIN
Indiana HOA Rules: Homeowner Rights, Selective Enforcement, Records Requests & Disputes (Webinar)
from Law Office of Mark Nicholson: The Nicholson Nugget · host Mark Nicholson
Send us a messageYour HOA can tell you what mailbox to buy, where you can park, and whether you can build a shed, but it cannot invent power out of thin air. We sit down for a practical, no-nonsense talk on Indiana HOA rules and homeowners association rights, with one guiding question: what do the governing documents say, and what does Indiana law say?We break down the core HOA documents every homeowner should understand, including CC&Rs, bylaws, and articles of incorporation, and why the board’s authority is supposed to be limited by those texts and proper procedure. From there, we move into the rights that keep an association honest: transparency, participation, and fairness. You will hear exactly why an HOA records request should be made in writing, what kinds of records you can ask for (minutes, budgets, contracts, enforcement history), and how good documentation can change the outcome of a dispute.A big part of the conversation tackles selective enforcement and harassment, because that’s where HOA conflicts get personal fast. We talk through how to prove selective enforcement with time stamped photos and enforcement records, how appeals and dispute resolution steps like mediation or arbitration often fit into the process, and why court is usually the last resort. We also respond to a question that makes homeowners’ blood run cold: can an HOA tow your car from your own driveway because it “isn’t driven enough”?If you want fewer surprises and more control in your next HOA conflict, listen now, then subscribe, share this with a neighbor, and leave a review so more homeowners can find it.Here are links to my website and other social media.The Law Office of Mark NicholsonThe Nicholson NuggetYouTubeFacebookInstagramTikTok: thebatteryman
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Send us a message Your HOA can tell you what mailbox to buy, where you can park, and whether you can build a shed, but it cannot invent power out of thin air. We sit down for a practical, no-nonsense talk on Indiana HOA rules and homeowners association rights, with one guiding question: what do the governing documents say, and what does Indiana law say? We break down the core HOA documents every homeowner should understand, including CC&Rs, bylaws, and articles of incorporation, and why ...
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