This requirement is set forth in Civil Code section 4525, which provides that the following must be disclosed: Any change in the association’s...

My CA HOA sent a bill for fines totaling $7,500. I had not received anything about the issue via mail. Can I fight this?

Civil Code section 1363(g) outlines the procedures that must be followed by ALL homeowners associations in order to levy a fine. These procedures...

Drug treatment home moved next door causing problems

You can contact the California Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs to determine if a license has been issued and seek assistance. California...

Are the voting procedures used during our recent Annual Meeting of the Membership legal?

Ballots received after adjournment should have been accepted (to the extent that a ballot was not received from that home previously). They should...

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Town home has numerous leaks that have caused extensive water damage to next door units. Is the HOA liable?

To start, the CC&Rs will indicate whether the pipes are the homeowner's responsibility or the association's responsibility. If they are the...

Can HOA impose hours of my washing clothes if it does not state anything on CC&R's?

Depending on the governing documents for the HOA, the Association may be able to make rules. However, all rules are subject to a "reasonableness"...

Can I make my HOA pay to repair (or replace) burns in my outdoor patio furniture caused by cigarettes thrown from higher units?

You would have to have a theory of liability against the HOA. If you are unable to identify who the culprit is, the HOA would be in the same...

Can the same person be an HOA President for 26 consecutive years?

The HOA must conduct its membership meetings in accordance with the Bylaws. It is extremely rare for Bylaws not to require an annual meeting. The...