Sigh. When he bought that property he agreed to the rules of the homeowners association. He even got a copy of the rules. The whole demonic gargoyle thing was silly, but he AGREED to follow the rules about christmas lights, etc. for as long as he owns that property. The only way to change this is to sell the property or get the homeowners to vote to change the rules. Don't misunderstand me, I think homeowners associations and their rules are fucking retarded, but he KNEW the rules and AGREED to them. He bought the property knowing that he was signing away some of his rights to control his property. HE made a mistake! Never sign away your rights! Don't buy property where you have to! Fuck the government!