It is normal for HOAs to ban vacation rentals as these types of accommodations do have negative effects on communities. Now, six associations in Dana Point have joined in on the practice.   Coastal HOAs Ban Vacation Rentals On June 12, the Planning Commission of…

Homeowners remain displaced a year after a fire in a California HOA left 20 homes devastated. While the building process is in swing, a mass-action lawsuit is also underway.   Homeowners Left Homeless A year ago, a fire swept through the Coronado Pointe community, leaving…

A broken condo window in San Francisco has experts and residents worried about safety.   High Winds, Shattered Window A 15-story condominium in San Francisco saw a window shatter due to high winds. The window was on the fifth floor of the building located at…

After a severe storm, a homeowners association in Bakersfield says it is not responsible for owners’ safety. According to the HOA, owners should have prepared themselves individually. Snowed In After a Storm A Bakersfield community, Pine Mountain Club, recently experienced a storm that left several…

Farmers Insurance has canceled fire insurance on hundreds of homes in Rancho Bernardo, causing residents to worry. The insurance provider chose not to renew the policies due to wildfire risk.   Canceled Fire Insurance May Lead to Higher Assessments Many condo owners have already reported…

Worsening weather threatens HOA communities in Richmond, California, as residents rush to make a temporary fix. It remains to be seen whether their efforts will pay off.   Weather-Induced Evacuation Several storms have already hit countless California neighborhoods over the past weeks. Communities are still…

Homeowners associations have built quite a reputation for their strict rules and regulations. Some of these rules even restrict social media use. With Assembly Bill 1410, though, the rules are set to change.   What Is Assembly Bill 1410? Assembly Bill 1410 makes amendments to…

The wild pig problem in a South Bay community continues — and has even worsened. Now, residents understandably feel frustrated. It Began With a Lake Wild pigs were never an issue in the hills of Morgan Hill and Santa Clara County. But, in October, after…

A California condo raises fire insurance rates by approximately 1000%, thereby angering and confusing multiple residents. The increase happened in just three years, making it even more puzzling for condo owners.   Prone to Wildfires Cimmaron Oaks is a condominium complex located in a wildfire-prone…