HOA HELL, a groundbreaking book for California homeowners by Michael B. Kushner

Can a California HOA Ban a Sober Living Home?

Can a California HOA Ban a Sober Living Home?

Overview Few issues generate more tension inside California HOAs than sober living homes. Homeowners often worry about increased traffic, smoking, noise, parking congestion, litter, vandalism, or criminal activity associated with residents recovering from drug or...
Can a California HOA Ban a Home Daycare?

Can a California HOA Ban a Home Daycare?

Overview Many California homeowners who operate small daycare businesses out of their homes receive threatening letters from their HOAs accusing them of violating restrictions against running a business from a residence. Those threats often include disciplinary...
California HOA Governing Documents: What Controls?

California HOA Governing Documents: What Controls?

Overview Most homeowners understand that their HOA operates under governing documents, but few realize these documents exist within a strict legal hierarchy that determines which provisions control when conflicts arise. This distinction matters because HOA boards...