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 weeks before the tragic and horrifying events of September 10, 2025, in which Charlie Kirk was murdered. We are deeply saddened and outraged by this cowardly act of...
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 Code 4751, prohibits associations from adopting or enforcing rules that unreasonably restrict Accessory Dwelling Units (“ADUs”) or Junior ADUs. While limited California...
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 enforcement action under Civil Code 5975(c). Attorney’s fees under Civil Code 5975 in HOA disputes are fee-shifting, awarding reasonable fees to the prevailing party....
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