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...
by Michael Kushner | May 1, 2025 | HOAs, Real Estate
DON’T MISS MICHAEL KUSHNER’S NEW “HOA HELL” PODCAST If you’re a California homeowner living in an HOA, you probably already know the headaches that come with it. For some, it’s usually manageable—until the slow drip of dysfunction becomes a...
by Michael Kushner | Feb 11, 2025 | HOAs, Real Estate
OVERVIEW Robert Frost hit it on the head in his famous poem “Mending Wall” when he said that “good fences make good neighbors.” Living close to others can bring both connection and conflict. While most neighbors coexist peacefully, disputes are an all-too-common...
by Michael Kushner | Jan 21, 2025 | HOAs, Real Estate
INTRODUCTION Even before the devastating fires that are still raging in Los Angeles, HOAs in California were facing skyrocketing insurance premiums. And now, it’s only going to get worse. The staggering rise in insurance costs are already affecting HOA budgets,...
by Michael Kushner | Jan 17, 2025 | HOAs, Real Estate
INTRODUCTION Can you sue your HOA for emotional distress? The answer to that question is an easy one—Yes. What it takes to do so, however, is much more complicated and nuanced. Disputes between California homeowners and their HOAs can, and often do, escalate into...
