In 2025, a Delaware couple planned a 24-by-28-foot garage, but their HOA rejected its metal siding and roof and recorded a violation against their property; a court magistrate has now ruled the notice must be cancelled

John and Sandra Mitchell have won a court case against their homeowners association regarding garage construction plans. They proposed a 24-by-28-foot garage with metal siding, which the board initially rejected. The court ruled that the association overstepped its authority by denying the materials without clear restrictions. The violation notice against their property was ordered to be removed from public records.