(California Homeowners – Know Your Rights Before You Pay) Homeowners across California are paying fines they do not legally owe, or worse, feel pressured to pay them out of fear, even when their HOA has no authority to issue those penalties in the first place. The problem? Many HOAs rely on intimidation, lack of transparency, […]
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Your HOA Is Tracking You – Cameras, Drones, & Surveillance Rules
Are Homeowners in California Losing Their Right to Privacy? Disclaimer: This information is intended for California residents only and should not be considered legal advice. The New Reality: Your HOA Might Be Watching You Across California, homeowners are discovering a concerning trend: HOAs quietly increasing surveillance, cameras at entrances, license plate scanners, security drones, and […]
Short-Term Rental Crackdowns: When “Community Policing” Goes Too Far
HOA Rental Restrictions & Airbnb Rules in California – 2025 Update Disclaimer: This information is intended for California residents only and should not be considered legal advice. A New Battle in California HOAs California homeowners are reporting a growing trend: HOA boards are cracking down on short-term rentals like Airbnb and VRBO, often aggressively, inconsistently, […]
Selective Enforcement in HOAs
Why Do Some Neighbors Get Away With Everything While I Get Written Up? Disclaimer: This blog is for California residents only. If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Why did I get a violation notice when my neighbor did the same thing with zero consequences?” – you’re not alone. Selective enforcement is one of the most common […]
HOA IRS Revenue Ruling 70-604: What It Means When Homeowners Vote for It or Against It
Every year, your HOA holds its annual meeting, and buried in the agenda is a confusing line item that reads something like this: Vote to apply excess membership income to the following year’s budget or refund it to members: IRS Revenue Ruling 70-604. Most homeowners glance at it, shrug, and move on, but what you […]