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BAD HOA™
The Homeowner’s Guide to Going to War and Reclaiming Your Power
About the Author
Luke S. Carlson, Esq.
Luke Carlson is the author of Bad HOA – The Homeowner’s Guide to Going to War and Reclaiming Your Power and the founder of LS Carlson Law, the nation’s premier law firm for homeowners battling overreaching and abusive homeowner associations. With over 17 years at the forefront of HOA litigation, Carlson has made it his mission to empower homeowners with the tools and strategies to fight back—and win.
Carlson is not your typical attorney. A born strategist with a background rooted in real estate, he built LS Carlson Law to be the legal powerhouse that HOAs fear most. His firm has pioneered aggressive, litigation-first tactics that countless others try—and fail—to imitate. No other law firm in the country has more experience or a higher success rate in HOA-related cases.
In Bad HOA, Carlson distills years of legal warfare into a clear, no-nonsense guide designed to help homeowners recognize abuse, stand their ground, and take legal action when necessary. The book is a battle plan from a seasoned legal general who’s led thousands of clients through the trenches.
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BAD HOA™
Selective bullying and harassment. Abusive fines. Neglected common areas. These are some of the many signs you're living in a bad HOA community. And these aren't just pesky inconveniences. They're real problems with a real impact on your quality of life. After all, a tyrannical HOA can impact your sense of safety and community, your finances, and even your property value.
Faced with a living nightmare, you have a choice: roll over and let your HOA win, or arm yourself with knowledge and prepare for war.
Bad HOA is a strategic guide to fighting unscrupulous HOAs. Empower yourself to reclaim your rights as a homeowner. Learn how to identify corrupt boards, leverage self-guided resolution tactics, and present your case successfully when court intervention becomes inevitable.
Your HOA doesn't have the power. You do.
The question is: Are you ready to use it?
Bad HOA™ Podcast
Join host Luke Carlson, Esq., a seasoned attorney with over 17 years of experience, as he empowers homeowners to reclaim their neighborhoods from mismanaged homeowners associations. This podcast delves into the myriad ways HOAs can fall short of their duties, providing listeners with a how-to resource to handle disputes and understand different personality types within HOAs.
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Luke Carlson understands the most important rule of practicing law. Settle the dispute peacefully if you can—but if you're drawn into war, win. Bad HOA puts the power back in homeowners' hands where it belongs. A must-read for anyone suffering at the hands of an overzealous homeowner's association.
As a homeowner living in an HOA-governed community, I found Bad HOA to be incredibly helpful. If you live in a community with an HOA, I highly recommend reading it—it’s a great way to stay informed and empowered, and even better it’s a great read.
Our neighborhood has been targeted time after time with senseless new rules that have severely decreased the quality of life in our neighborhood. This book gave us real tools to help respectfully communicate and fight back with the HOAs threatening letters and aggressive scare tactics.
This book is super helpful. It gives you clear tips on how to deal with your HOA, speak up about issues, and not get pushed around. Great resource if you’re tired of feeling bullied or confused by your HOA.
This isn’t just a book – it’s a call to arms for homeowners who are done being pushed around. It gives you the tools, language, and mindset to stand up, speak out, and take back control of your neighborhood. Read it, use it, and share it with everyone you know who’s fed up with HOA abuse.
I highly recommend this book to anyone facing challenges with a difficult HOA. It's packed with valuable information on how to protect your rights and navigate the situation effectively.
Bad HOA is an absolute game-changer. Whether you're a homeowner frustrated by unclear rules and power plays, or a board member genuinely trying to do the right thing, this book is your roadmap.
I have been struggling with my HOA, and this book really delivers. Luke Carlson breaks down the intimidating world of Homeowners Associations with clarity, humor, and a fierce sense of empowerment. If you’ve ever felt bullied or stonewalled by your HOA, this book gives you the tools—and the courage—to push back.
Finally – a book that tells homeowners the truth about HOAs! This guide is smart, empowering, and long overdue. If you’ve ever felt bullied by a board or trapped in bureaucracy, this is your playbook. Clear, actionable, and even entertaining.
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