What HOA Documents Am I Legally Entitled to See in California?
Overview Civil Code 5200 does not simply say that you have a right to “HOA records.” It defines,...
Can I See My California HOA’s Records? A Homeowner’s Guide to Civil Code 5200
Overview If you’ve ever asked your HOA for records and been ignored, stalled, overcharged, or...
California Easements Explained
UNDERSTANDING EASEMENTS IN CALIFORNIA: PROPERTY RIGHTS THAT CAN AFFECT THE USE OF YOUR HOME...
Does My HOA Need Member Approval to Give Exclusive Use of Common Area?
Overview When an HOA board allows one homeowner to fence off a strip of land, enclose a patio,...
Can My California HOA Give One Homeowner Exclusive Use of Common Area?
Overview In most California HOAs, common area belongs to the association as a whole and is...
What Is IDR in a California HOA? Does It Stop Fines, Lawsuits, or Enforcement?
Overview Internal Dispute Resolution, commonly called “IDR,” is a formal meet-and-confer process...
Can My HOA Stop Me from Living in an RV While I Rebuild After the Palisades Fire or Other Disasters?
Overview After a declared disaster, Government Code 65914.202 provides powerful protection against...
Can My California HOA Block Me from Rebuilding After the Palisades Fire or Other Disasters?
Overview California’s SB 625, which took effect on January 1, 2026, represents a significant shift...
Do I Have the Right to See My Neighbor’s HOA Architectural Plans in California?
Overview Homeowners frequently ask whether they have the legal right to see architectural...
What Is Delegate Voting in a California HOA and How Does It Work?
Overview Most California HOAs operate on a simple model: each homeowner receives one vote, ballots...
Will an HOA Collapse If You Recall the Board?
Overview Recall elections almost always occur because something has already gone very wrong in...
HOA Solar Panel Restrictions in California
Overview Even though California public policy strongly supports homeowner efforts to take...
Can a California HOA Deny Solar Panels on a Condo Roof?
Overview Condominium owners in California often hear the same objection when they propose...
Can a California HOA Stop You from Installing Solar Panels?
Overview More and more California homeowners are choosing to install solar panels, and for good...
Can a California HOA Board Censure a Director?
Overview In California HOAs, the term “censure” is often used to describe a formal reprimand of a...
Can Your California HOA Start Charging Members to Use the Pool or Clubhouse?
Overview When you bought into your community, you did not just buy walls and a roof. You bought...
How California HOAs Abuse the Business Judgment Rule
Overview In California HOAs, the Business Judgment Rule, often called the BJR, is a statutory...
Can a California HOA Ban Pets?
Overview California law sets clear limits on how HOAs may regulate pets. Under the Davis-Stirling...
When a Neighbor Pepper Sprays Your Dog Without Legal Justification
Overview If one of your neighbors pepper sprays your dog and then claims “self-defense,” the...
Are HOA Boards Required to Keep Member Complaints Confidential?
Overview Some homeowners assume that when they contact their HOA board or manager with a...
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