FREE SPEECH RIGHTS VS. HOA RULES IN CALIFORNIA OVERVIEW 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...
CALIFORNIA HOAS AND THE RISE OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES 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....
CALIFORNIA HOA MEMBERS’ TOP 5 TRENDING ISSUES 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...
CALIFORNIA HOA NEW LAWS 2025: ESSENTIAL UPDATES UNDER AB 2159, AB 2460, SB 900, AB 572, AB 130, AND SB 326 OVERVIEW As is always the case, the number of California homeowners living in common interest developments communities governed by homeowners associations (HOAs)...
CALIFORNIA SB 326 BALCONY LAW: CONSEQUENCES FOR HOAS AND HOMEOWNERS OVERVIEW 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,...
CALIFORNIA HOA QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR HOMEOWNERS 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 finally gathered enough...