Overview California’s Internal Dispute Resolution process, known as IDR, is governed by Civil Code 5910-5915 and is part of California’s Davis-Stirling Act. HOAs are required to provide a “fair, reasonable and expeditious” process to resolve disputes between the HOA...
Overview When your HOA denies your architectural application, whether for a remodel, addition, or even a simple exterior change, it can feel personal. But California law does not allow HOAs to act on personal preference. Under Civil Code 4765 of the Davis-Stirling...
Overview California’s Open Meeting Act, found within California’s Davis-Stirling Act, is the primary law that governs how HOA boards in California must conduct their board business. It requires that meetings be open to all members, that notices and agendas be provided...
Overview The Davis-Stirling Act includes within it a set of Civil Code sections euphemistically called the Open Meeting Act (Civil Code 4900–4955). These laws are designed to keep HOA boards transparent and accountable to the association’s members by ensuring that HOA...
Overview UPDATE NOTICE FROM MICHAEL KUSHNER: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac rewrote their condominium eligibility standards on March 18, 2026, and a further increase to reserve funding requirements takes effect January 4, 2027. I’ve revised this Fact Sheet to...
