Home Purchase Problem - HOA fining me for political sign

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Hypothetical question

Quick background on my situation — any input appreciated no cap.

HOA fining me for political sign. I've been dealing with this for about 11 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

Should I hire a lawyer for this or try to handle it myself?

Illustrative response

Have you tried reaching out to your state's labor board? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.