Overview Selective enforcement occurs when an HOA board applies rules inconsistently, penalizing some homeowners while ignoring identical violations by others. This practice isn’t just unfair. It’s illegal under the Davis-Stirling Act (Civil Code 4350). When...
HOW TO CHALLENGE SELECTIVE ENFORCEMENT BY YOUR CALIFORNIA HOA OVERVIEW Selective enforcement is one of the most common and infuriating problems homeowners face in California HOAs. It happens when the board applies the rules unevenly, e.g., penalizing one homeowner...
Overview Every HOA in California must prepare a reserve study every three years and disclose a written summary of reserve funding every year. These requirements exist to ensure long-term maintenance and repairs of the HOA’s major components are planned and funded, and...
Overview In California, homeowners have the legal right to recall their HOA board of directors. The recall process is designed to give members a practical way to hold boards accountable, but strict rules apply. Success requires meeting signature thresholds, following...
Overview California homeowners are entering 2026 facing overlapping crises: AB 130 fine enforcement, rising insurance costs, mounting special assessments, disputes over ADUs, and recall elections. Each of these issues has the potential to spark conflict, lawsuits, and...
