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Litigation Paralegal

Are You Ready to Take Your Paralegal Career to the Next Level? Are you ready to work with a law firm that offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, bonuses, and the rare combination of top-notch legal experience and true work-life balance? If so, Lubin Pham + Caplin LLP might be your perfect fit! We’re looking for an experienced and […]

Associate Attorney

Do You Want to Grow Your Legal Career Without Sacrificing Balance? Lubin Pham + Caplin LLP is looking for an experienced associate attorney. You’ll work under a partner. You’ll be the primary contact point for opposing counsel and clients. You’ll take ownership of your cases and drive them toward resolution. While you’ll work under the […]

1-4 Year Associate Attorney

Are You a Problem-Solver with a Purpose – and a Life Beyond the Office? Imagine a career that values not only your drive to find solutions and your empathy for clients; but also values and encourages your commitment to work-life balance. At Lubin Pham + Caplin LLP, we’re not just a law firm – we’re […]

4+ Year Litigation Attorney

Are you an experienced litigator ready to lead cases and mentor others? Imagine a career that values not only your drive to find solutions and your empathy for clients; but also values and encourages your commitment to work-life balance. At Lubin Pham + Caplin LLP, we’re not just a law firm – we’re a lifestyle […]

Client Services Representative

Are you ready to make an impact in a fast-paced, dynamic environment? Lubin Pham + Caplin LLP is seeking an experienced Client Services Representative to become an integral part of our client services team. If you thrive on creating a professional yet welcoming atmosphere for clients and enjoy multitasking in a high-energy setting, we want to hear […]

Can the HOA Stop Me from Posting Political Signs?

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Election season is around the corner and you want to show support to the political party that most closely falls in line with your way of life. Can the HOA stop you from posting political signs on your property?

How to Initiate a Dispute Against Your HOA?

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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. In the event that a homeowner needs that additional ammunition, there are a couple of different ways to seek redress. Some of those options are better than others.

Can HOA Restrict My ADU Construction?

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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. Effective January 1, 2020, Civil Code section 4751 applies limits to what HOAs can and can’t do to restrict ADUs:

Can HOA Restrict How I Rent My Property?

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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. There are a variety of entities that regulate homeowners’ ability to rent their units, including their HOAs. But to what degree can an HOA restrict a homeowner from utilizing their property as they see fit? As with most things in the law, the answer is “it depends.”

HOA Liens: Can Your HOA Foreclose?

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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.