Homeowner asks for help inHoA fence stain debate #news #shorts

This is the only part of my fence you can see from the street.

The color of this gate, according to the Young Ranch Architectural Control Committee, is a violation. Margie says she received the notice more than a year after staining her fence with bare premium transparent waterproofing wood finish. The same product she shared with her neighbor across the street. Margie says the HOA approved the neighbor's use of it, but her application was denied. We took a drive around the neighborhood and found fence after fence that appear to be stained with the same protective coating. But Margie couldn't get an answer as to why hers is not allowed.

How do they approve one but not approve another when it's the exact same materials?

Houston attorney David Kahn specializes in homeowners property rights. And says while the HOA can send violation notices and even levy fines against Margie, they wouldn't likely hold up in court. But he says court really shouldn't be necessary. But he says court really shouldn't be necessary.

They shouldn't have to go to the consumer reporter and get on TV.