Board Basics
What Are CC&Rs? An HOA Board Guide to Covenants & Rules
CC&Rs (Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions) are the recorded restrictive covenants that govern a planned community, condominium, or homeowners association. Filed […]
Board Basics
Unenforceable HOA Rules: A Board Guide to Federal Limits, California Davis-Stirling Protections, and Procedural Defeats
Most HOA boards focus on which rules they CAN enforce; the harder question is which rules they CANNOT enforce, and why. This guide walks the four categories of…
CA Laws
California AB-130 HOA Fines: A 2026 Board Compliance Guide
AB-130 changes how California HOA boards assess and enforce fines in 2026. A practitioner guide to notice, hearing, and documentation rules.
CA Laws
How to Enforce HOA Rules Under the Davis-Stirling Act Without Getting Sued
California HOA boards have broad authority to enforce CC&Rs and community rules. The Davis-Stirling Act requires a specific procedural process before any fine is valid. Here's how to…
CA Laws
SB 326 Balcony Inspection Deadlines: What California Condo Boards Must Do Now
California's SB 326 required condominium associations to complete their first balcony and elevated structure inspection by January 1, 2025. Many boards missed it. Here's exactly what the law…
CA Laws
The Davis-Stirling Act: A Complete Guide for California HOA and COA Boards
Don't let a compliance deadline catch your board off guard. Learn what WUCIOA (RCW 64.90) actually requires of Washington State HOA and condo boards, from secret ballot…