CARLSBAD, Calif. – A Carlsbad homeowner says she had to jump through hoops to replace her grass with drought resistant landscaping, and her home owner’s association fought her every step of the way.

Tracee Buck’s yard was beautiful over a year ago, then she let it die and after thousands of dollars and a seven month fight with her homeowner’s association, she finally has the water-saving yard she wanted.

“Aggravation. It’s crazy. I want them to work with us,” said Buck. Read more: