The 5 Biggest Mistakes Homeowners Make When Fighting Their California HOAs
Overview Homeowners living in California HOAs often assume that if their HOA board is acting unfairly, abusively, selectively, retaliatorily, or even illegally, then the law will naturally protect them once the truth comes out. That assumption causes enormous damage....
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...