Ayn Harding writes sharp, funny, and uncomfortably honest books about the wild world of homeowner's associations. Drawing on real-life HOA chaos, her HOA Survival Series blends humor, strategy, and straight talk to help homeowners keep their sanity and their rights intact.

When she isn’t decoding violation letters or untangling bylaws, Ayn is crafting practical survival guides that make readers laugh out loud while learning how to push back smart. She believes the best way to deal with overzealous boards is to outsmart them with knowledge and a good sense of humor.

She lives in the U.S. and loves coffee, quiet mornings, and neighborhoods with just enough drama to make things interesting.

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99¢ Promo Starts Now - HOA Survival Series

The HOA Survival Series just kicked off its first promo. For five days only, Surviving Your HOA is 99¢.

This book is for anyone who’s ever stared at an HOA violation letter and thought… seriously?

👉 Start the series here: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...

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Published on October 21, 2025 10:23 • Tags: community-living, condo-living, funny, homeownership

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Average rating: 4.0 · 3 ratings · 3 reviews · 3 distinct works

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Ayn Harding added a status update: You get an HOA violation letter. Your first instinct? Defend yourself immediately. That’s usually the wrong move. Surviving an HOA Violation breaks down how to respond strategically instead of emotionally so small issues don’t turn into bigger problems. Now available.
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Ayn Harding added a status update: Why I wrote Surviving Your HOA. “The most important takeaway for me was how to become involved in decisions, how to stand up for your rights and how to dispute unfair fines and decisions.” No one should feel powerless in their own home.
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Ayn Harding rated a book really liked it Beating the HOA: Proven Strategies to Protect Your Rights and Push Back on Board Overreach (HOA Survival Series Book 3) by Ayn Harding (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
A practical guide for homeowners who want to understand their rights and respond effectively when an HOA oversteps. It focuses on documentation, transparency, and lawful pressure points rather than confrontation. Especially helpful for readers who wa ...more
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A clear, practical guide to running an HOA with structure and accountability instead of chaos. It breaks down meetings, budgets, and decision-making in a way that is accessible for both new and experienced board members. Especially useful for anyone ...more
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A practical, clear-eyed guide for homeowners dealing with HOA rules and enforcement. It explains how HOAs actually operate, what authority they do and do not have, and how to respond to violations without escalating conflict. Especially useful for an ...more
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“Don’t be that neighbor who leaves a reindeer guarding the lawn in March, or you’ll earn yourself a starring role in the violation log.”
― Ayn Harding, Surviving Your HOA: The Homeowner's Guide to Rules, Fines, and Sanity