Small claims court is a crapshoot at best but it is the only remedy for owners who cannot afford to pay an attorney to go to Superior Court when the board is violating the law. Parties cannot bring attorneys to small claims court, so I get my stories from the people who go there, not [...]
Condo Law & HOA Law for Boards & Owners
Category Archives: Homeowner Rights
What is IDR with my HOA and What Does It Mean To Me?
IDR in the homeowners association realm stands for “Internal Dispute Resolution” and is often also referred to as “meet and confer”. It is one process that is embodied in California law that gives an owner the opportunity to meet with the Board or some of the Board members to try and resolve a dispute. The [...]
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