by Michael Kushner | Dec 10, 2024 | HOAs, Real Estate
INTRODUCTION In the United States, the right to political expression is a cornerstone of democracy, protected under the First Amendment of the Constitution. Yet, for millions of homeowners living in communities governed by homeowners associations (HOAs), this...
by Michael Kushner | Dec 9, 2024 | HOAs, Real Estate
OVERVIEW As electric vehicles (EVs) surge in popularity, many homeowners in California are finding themselves at the intersection of technological advancement and traditional homeowners association (HOA) regulations. While EVs represent a shift toward sustainable and...
by Michael Kushner | Oct 31, 2024 | HOAs, Real Estate
OVERVIEW Homeowners associations (HOAs) in California have a significant impact on members’ lives, affecting everything from governance procedures to personal freedoms within the community. Of the plethora of issues that arise every day involving HOAs and their...
by Michael Kushner | Oct 16, 2024 | HOAs, Real Estate
OVERVIEW As is always the case, the number of California homeowners living in common interest developments communities governed by homeowners associations (HOAs) continues to grow. Since all common interest developments in California are governed by the Davis-Stirling...
by Michael Kushner | Jul 3, 2024 | HOAs, Real Estate
INTRODUCTION In the wake of several high-profile balcony collapses, California’s Balcony Law—with mandatory inspections set to start in less than one year—has become hot topic with real estate lawyers, agents, HOAs, and management companies. The Balcony Law consists...
by Michael Kushner | Jun 13, 2024 | HOAs, Real Estate
A FEW MORE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS & ANSWERS ABOUT CALIFORNIA HOAs Q: Our HOA used to have a problem with board members who had served 10, 15, or even 20 years on the board. About 5 years ago, after a few of those legacy board members moved or died off, we...
