The HOA Rights Blog
Plain-English explainers on HOA letters, fines, and homeowner rights.
California AB 130 — HOA Fine Caps and Homeowner Protections
AB 130 strengthened Davis-Stirling's homeowner protections around fine amounts, fine schedules, and hearing notice. A plain-English guide to the law.
HOA Solar Panel Rights in California — The Solar Rights Act Explained
California's Solar Rights Act voids HOA rules that block or effectively block solar. A plain-English guide to what HOAs can and can't do.
HOA CC&R Violation — Is the Rule Actually in Your Documents?
An HOA fine is only enforceable if the rule is actually in your recorded CC&Rs. Here's how to check — and what to do when the HOA can't point to the provision.
HOA Selective Enforcement — How to Use It as a Defense
If your HOA enforces a rule against you but ignores the same violation next door, that pattern can defeat the fine entirely. Here's how to document and use it.
Is My HOA Fine Actually Legal? The 8 Tests Every Fine Must Pass
An HOA fine letter looks scary, but it has to pass 8 legal tests before it's enforceable. Here are the red flags that mean yours may not — state by state.
How to Fight an HOA Fine in California — Davis-Stirling Explained
Davis-Stirling is among the most homeowner-protective HOA laws in the US. Here are the 5 defenses every California homeowner should check before paying a fine.
How to Fight an HOA Fine in Florida — A Homeowner's Guide
Florida's Chapter 720 sets strict procedural requirements for HOA fines — and most fines fail at least one of them. A plain-English guide to the four most common defenses Florida homeowners can use.