Can the HOA ask for portions (i.e. $5,000) of a cumulative fine ($19,000) to seek payment in Small Claims instead of Civil ?

Sorry to hear you are having problems with your HOA. In truth, you probably can't argue that the HOA's $5,000 request is an attempt to avoid...

What can I do as a renter to protect myself against an abusive HOA? Have they crossed a legal line?

The situation sounds pretty unreasonable. I think that pursuing a restraining order (or at least keeping it on the table) is not a bad idea at...

Can I sue the HOA where I live?

I'm very sorry to hear that you've been suffering from these problems. I'm assuming for the moment that, when you say there is a "community"...

I think it is doubtful that the small claims court would be able to offer you that form of relief. A small claims court is authorized to provide...

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In San Francisco, can HOA amend CC&R to restrict rental 10 years after I bought the property

As to your first question - i.e., whether the Association can legally amend the CC&Rs - that depends on how they go about the amendment process. ...