HOAs are famous for meddling in the lives of home owners, but sometimes they know the rules they’re trying to enforce are illegal or simply unenforceable. Here are common tricks to watch for.

The HOA took Green to court in Hillsborough County. Green represented herself and provided photos and explanations for each violation. Still, the judge wasn’t convinced.

Her HOA cited Irena Green for having brown grass, dents in her garage, a dirty mailbox, and a cargo van. A judge gave her 30 days to rectify the situation.