I deal with HOAs every day -- won't get into it.
Your landlord should have provided you with the rules of the HOA when you moved in -- otherwise you can get yourself into some crap like this without even knowing it.
What I would do is call your association president, or treasurer, explain the situation...and ask what can be done. You've obviously held up your end of the bargain, it's the person that owns the house that's fucking them.
NOTE: people on the HOA boards tend to HATE renters, and yes...they know every house that's being rented out. You get stuffed into a stereotype despite whether or not you fit it.
Get on the good side of the board president, treasurer...whomever...and you'll be back in business in no time.
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