At some point, most homeowners who live in an HOA face some kind of dispute with either a neighbor or with the HOA itself. Some of those disputes can be quickly resolved via a conversation. Other disputes require more firepower.
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Accessory Dwelling Units (“ADUs”, “mother-in-law suites,” or “granny units”) are additional living quarters on the same lot as a primary dwelling unit. In recent years, the California Legislature has enacted several laws that limit the authority of local agencies to restrict these units.
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With the advent of popular websites like Airbnb and VRBO, many homeowners have discovered a new source of income: short-term rentals of their property.
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HOAs in California have a lot of power. Most homeowners are vaguely aware that HOAs can obtain liens. Some homeowners have “a friend of a friend” who was foreclosed upon. But most do not know what the extent of an HOA’s authority to file a lien or foreclose entails.
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The California Legislature understands the importance of energy efficiency. That’s a big part of why it implemented the California Solar Rights Act, articulated in Civil Code section 714 and 714.1. This statue prevents HOA governing documents from effectively restricting or prohibiting the installation of solar energy systems in the interest of individual homeowners. Good news.
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