HOA Discrimination in California: Fair Housing Act (FHA) and FEHA Protections
Overview Homeowners in California are protected by both federal and state fair housing laws. These...
What Is a Common Interest Development (CID) in California? Definition and Types of HOAs
Overview Most California homeowners who live in a community association are part of a common...
California HOAs and Corporate Law: How the Nonprofit Mutual Benefit Corporation Law Applies
Overview Most California HOAs are governed by the Davis–Stirling Common Interest Development Act....
HOA Dispute Resolution in California: Mediation, Arbitration, and Litigation Explained
Overview Disputes between California homeowners and their HOAs can be resolved in several...
HOA Mediation or Arbitration in California: What Homeowners Need to Know
Overview Disputes between California homeowners and their HOAs can be resolved in several...
California HOA Mediation: When ADR Is Mandatory Under Civil Code 5930
Overview Civil Code 5930 requires an offer of Alternative Dispute Resolutions (ADR), typically...
California HOA Small Claims Court or Superior Court: Which Forum Is Right for Your Dispute?
Overview California homeowners facing disputes with their HOA sometimes have a choice: file in...
California HOAs and Political Signs: What Civil Code 4710 Says About Your Free Speech Rights
TRIGGER WARNING FOLLOWING CHARLIE KIRK'S MURDER TO MY READERS: I wrote this article more than two...
California HOA Political Signs: What Civil Code 4710 Means for Homeowners
HOA POLITICAL SIGNS IN CALIFORNIA: FREE SPEECH RIGHTS VS. HOA AUTHORITY OVERVIEW Few issues spark...
Can California HOAs Block ADUs? What the Law Says About HOA Restrictions on ADU Construction
Overview Can California HOAs block ADUs? The short answer is no. California law, especially Civil...
Can California Homeowners Recover Attorney’s Fees in HOA Lawsuits?
Overview Homeowners can recover attorney’s fees in California HOA lawsuits when they prevail in an...
California’s AB 130: Why the $100 Fine Cap Is Already Causing Chaos
AB 130 IN CALIFORNIA: EARLY PREDICTIONS OF HOA CHAOS ARE ALREADY COMING TRUE OVERVIEW When...
CC&Rs Explained: The Only Parts You Need to Read
READING CC&RS: A CALIFORNIA HOMEOWNER’S GUIDE OVERVIEW For California homeowners living in...
Can I Recover My Attorney’s Fees If I Sue My HOA in California?
CAN I RECOVER MY LEGAL FEES IF I SUE MY HOA IN CALIFORNIA? OVERVIEW Under what's called the...
HOA Recalls in California: The Power to Remove Your HOA Board
CALIFORNIA HOA RECALL: HOW HOMEOWNERS CAN REMOVE THE BOARD OVERVIEW In California, few tools are...
How to Deal with a Bad HOA Management Company in California: Your Legal Rights and Options
HOW TO DEAL WITH A BAD HOA MANAGEMENT COMPANY IN CALIFORNIA: YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS AND OPTIONS...
AB 130’s “Financial Commitment” Loophole: Why It’s a Problem
AB 130’S “FINANCIAL COMMITMENT” PROVISION IS A DISASTER OVERVIEW AB 130 added new language to...
What to Do If Your HOA Delays or Ignores Your ADU Application
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOUR HOA DELAYS YOUR ADU APPLICATION? OVERVIEW California law gives...
Can My California HOA Legally Block an ADU?
CAN MY CALIFORNIA HOA STOP ME FROM BUILDING AN ADU ON MY PROPERTY? OVERVIEW As California pushes...
Can a California HOA Deny Your Remodel? What the Law Actually Says About Architectural Approvals
HOA ARCHITECTURAL APPROVALS IN CALIFORNIA: WHAT THE LAW REQUIRES AND HOW TO FIGHT BACK OVERVIEW...
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