Who Counts as an Owner for California HOA Voting and Board Rights?
Overview California HOA elections and board compositions frequently become legally defective because HOA boards and managers misunderstand what the Davis-Stirling Act means by the word “owner.” Many people assume that ownership is obvious. And sometimes it is. If...
Can Your California HOA Stop You From Criticizing the Board?
Overview Many California homeowners who are unfortunate enough to live in bad HOAs eventually discover that their HOA boards have no problem enforcing rules against residents, but become extremely aggressive when residents begin criticizing them in return. Indeed,...
Can a California HOA Ban a Sober Living Home?
Overview Few issues generate more tension inside California HOAs than sober living homes. Homeowners often worry about increased traffic, smoking, noise, parking congestion, litter, vandalism, or criminal activity associated with residents recovering from drug or...
Can a California HOA Ban a Home Daycare?
Overview Many California homeowners who operate small daycare businesses out of their homes receive threatening letters from their HOAs accusing them of violating restrictions against running a business from a residence. Those threats often include disciplinary...