In California, HOA and Condo boards are limited in raising assessments without member approval. They can raise the regular assessments 20% a year and/or impose a special assessment of up to 5% of the budgeted gross expenses for a fiscal year without a vote. If a vote is needed, the requirement is majority of a quorum [...]
Condo Law & HOA Law for Boards & Owners
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Small Claims Court is a “Crapshoot” in HOA and Condo Matters
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 [...]
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