Overview Can California HOAs block ADUs? The short answer is no. California law, especially Civil Code 4751, prohibits associations from adopting or enforcing rules that unreasonably restrict Accessory Dwelling Units (“ADUs”) or Junior ADUs. While limited California...
Overview Homeowners can recover attorney’s fees in California HOA lawsuits when they prevail in an enforcement action under Civil Code 5975(c). Attorney’s fees under Civil Code 5975 in HOA disputes are fee-shifting, awarding reasonable fees to the prevailing party....