In almost all cases, the resident will pay the fine. There are all types of HOA’s and their restrictions range from just a courtesy notice to an outright fine. The four most common HOA violations are lawn care, trash cans, items on the door or front yard and parking restrictions. Plus, some HOAs are very tight on the requirements. So, more times than not, it is a minor infraction that is being cited by the HOA. All fines which are the cause of the resident are the resident responsibility to pay in a timely manner.