HOA Homefront: Endless board, no annual meetings and toxic committee members July 18, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. Unfortunately, it is all too common for HOAs to fail in membership meetings to attain quorum, but a new law should help.
HOA Homefront: Instant legislation limits HOA enforcement and fines in California July 11, 2025 at 7:01 a.m. New state law limits HOA rule and CC&R enforcement by capping fines at $100 per violation, unless a violation causes danger or property damage.
HOA Homefront: Are director speeches and consent calendars OK for our HOA? July 3, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. Open forum is not the time for the board members to talk, but is their time to LISTEN.
HOA Homefront: Is our board following the Open Meeting Act? June 27, 2025 at 8:01 a.m. The board “shall” establish a reasonable time limit for members to speak, California law says
HOA Homefront: Find your lane… and stay there June 13, 2025 at 8:01 a.m. As I often tell my clients, “I don’t live here, I don’t vote – I only provide the best advice I can, based upon my experience.”
HOA Homefront: How do I check our manager’s qualifications? June 6, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. California HOA managers are unregulated, with no required license or minimum education.
HOA Homefront: What to look for in management contracts May 30, 2025 at 8:01 a.m. After selecting the management service type and candidate firm, look closely at the proposed management contract.
Which type of management does your HOA need? May 22, 2025 at 8:05 a.m. Choose the management style best serving the community’s interests and needs, rather than automatically selecting the cheapest.
After 20 years of HOA Homefront, here are 21 tips for healthier communities May 16, 2025 at 8:56 a.m. How many does your community already follow?
HOA Homefront: Should HOA managers be licensed real estate brokers? May 9, 2025 at 8:03 a.m. AB 739, authored by Assemblymember Corey Jackson of the Inland Empire, proposes to require California HOA managers hold a real estate broker license.