New security cameras were set to be installed in the Spyglass Hill neighborhood last year. However, the installation was delayed due to placement issues. These new cameras are now operational, and the residents are thrilled.   Newport Beach Pilot Program Last June, the Newport Beach…

Homeowners from Casa Mira Homeowners Association engage in a lawsuit over a sea wall to protect their property. The commissioners denied their original proposal to build a seawall. The homeowners sued and won in July.   The Threat of Rising Sea Levels Rising sea levels…

AB 572, passed in 2023, will impact new Common Interest Developments. Under the new law, newly formed CIDs can’t exceed a certain percentage when it comes to assessment increases.   What Is AB 572? In a legislative milestone of 2023, a newly passed law is…

The Rancho Santa Fe Homeowners Association applied for and collected $1.5M in COVID-19 relief funds. It was collected illegally as the association was not eligible to receive the money. Now, the association’s officials have settled with federal prosecutors and have agreed to repay the loan…

The California Balcony Bill presents new inspection requirements for community associations. As its name suggests, the bill focuses on multifamily residential dwellings with balconies.   What Is the California Balcony Bill? California’s new balcony inspection requirements, established by the “balcony bill” (SB 721), mandate inspections…

Massive rains from winter storms may be to blame for the landslide in an HOA community in California. The homeowners association in question continues its investigation, with a possibility for legal action in the future.   Investigations Reveal Cause of Landslide in HOA In the…

The fix overruns for the Millennium Tower have amounted to 6.8 million dollars. Its residents have to shoulder the financial burden of this retrofit project that has been delayed for a while. Despite the fix and the stable building, its tilting problems have only marginally…

An appellate court recently ruled that an HOA board email correspondence was not a “board meeting” under the Civil Code Section 4090. It was also not considered a violation of Civil Code Section 4910.   Email and the Open Meeting Act Under California law, there…

An increasing number of pop-up pool parties in an HOA is causing a disturbance in the neighborhood. And residents understandably feel concerned and angered.   Nuisance Due to Pop-Up Pool Parties in HOA The Natomas Meadows community sits near Del Paso Road and Gateway Park…

A pool dispute between a homeowners association and the county it’s located in is stopping the amenity from reopening.   Pool Dispute Arising From Drain Cover Residents of a Citrus Heights HOA are itching to cool down in the pool amid this blazing hot summer….

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…