Overview Getting a violation letter from your California HOA can feel intimidating. Many homeowners assume the letter itself is final and binding. It isn’t. A violation letter is simply a notice, not a judgment. California law imposes strict rules on how HOAs may...
Overview When it comes to governing over California homeowners associations, the Davis–Stirling Act empowers the board of directors as the central authority. Management companies, by contrast, are third-party contractors hired by the board to handle certain...
Overview California HOA boards are entrusted with broad authority over budgets, common-area maintenance, and enforcement of rules. That authority is not unlimited. When boards cross the line from governance into misconduct, the consequences are serious: property...
Overview If you live in a California neighborhood governed by a homeowners association (HOA) would you be surprised to learn that your HOA board has the right to go onto your property under certain conditions? If you answered “yes,” you’re not alone. A lot of people...
Overview When you buy a home in a California HOA, you’re putting trust in the people elected to run your community. These HOA board members are volunteers. But they’re not just volunteers. They are also fiduciaries, which means that the law holds them to the highest...
