Disclaimer: This information is intended for California residents only and should not be considered legal advice. When an HOA controls the purse, but no one checks the receipts Is your HOA spending money like there’s no tomorrow, while raising dues or threatening special assessments? You’re not alone. Across California, homeowners are questioning where the money […]
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Illegal HOA Fines & Violations – What Your HOA Can’t Charge You For
(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, […]
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 […]
The Top 10 Battles Homeowners Are Fighting in 2025
It used to be simple. You paid your HOA dues, trusted your board, and believed your fees went toward maintaining your community. But in 2025, homeowners across the country are realizing it isn’t that simple anymore. Surprise special assessments, hidden fees, and arbitrary rules have left many feeling frustrated, powerless, and unsure where to turn. […]
BBQs on Balconies: The Hidden Firestorm Inside HOA Rules
It always starts with something simple. A sunny Saturday.A new propane grill.And that first sizzle of steak on the balcony. For Mel, it was supposed to be a quiet afternoon… until a violation notice appeared on her door: Unauthorized use of an open flame appliance on balcony: $250 fine. She was stunned. Wasn’t this her […]