The HOA keeps sending violation notices for things like the wrong shade of beige on my shutters, and I feel like I'm living in some dystopian suburb where conformity is enforced by law.
More people experience this than they realize.
You've discovered that homeownership came with invisible chains that regulate your self-expression in the name of collective property values.
“Where Are You with Home & Real Estate?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.