by Michael Kushner | Jun 17, 2025 | HOAs, Real Estate
OVERVIEW If you’ve ever asked your HOA for records and been ignored, stalled, overcharged, or gaslit—you’re not alone. Most HOAs don’t comply with Civil Code section 5200 voluntarily. They hide behind excuses. They pretend not to understand the request. They demand...
by Michael Kushner | Jun 16, 2025 | HOAs, Real Estate
OVERVIEW You pay your dues every month. You follow the rules. And yet, when something breaks—when the slope behind your home starts to shift, when common-area plumbing bursts behind your wall, or when your exclusive use common area patio starts cracking from years of...
by Michael Kushner | Jun 14, 2025 | HOAs, Real Estate
OVERVIEW In recent years, HOAs have made headlines for sinister reasons—including, unfortunately, board members abusing their positions to stalk, harass, and intimidate members and residents. Although rare, these incidents shatter trust, erode community cohesion, and...
by Michael Kushner | May 8, 2025 | HOAs, Real Estate
OVERVIEW In California’s war against its self-imposed housing crisis, the state has declared a bold strategy: prioritize and protect rapid densification over local context. Through laws like SB 9 and ADU mandates, Sacramento is attempting to rewrite the rules of...
by Michael Kushner | May 6, 2025 | HOAs, Real Estate
OVERVIEW Most people hear the term “HOA” and immediately think of suburban homes, manicured lawns, and neighbors arguing about fence heights. But in California, the concept of a homeowners’ association extends beyond residential communities. Increasingly, business...
