Chiming in a little late but....if houses are still being built or there are vacant lots the builder will have control of the hoa until it sells off the lots or finishes. Most will have a property management company collect dues and hand out violation notices. My subdivision took over our hoa and run it our selves, some opt to leave the property management company in charge. Find out the situation and attend a meeting. if the subject is brought up deal with it then. I had an issue building a garage. My neighbor said every one was against it and cost me $$$$$ with his fight. In the end he was the only resident to show up at the city council meeting in opposition. I built my garage and he has not spoken to me since. Don't go looking for a fight with everyone when its probably just one guy with Christmas light envy.
