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HOA Hell with Michael Kushner is your inside guide to surviving—and winning—against California’s most abusive and overreaching HOAs. Leveraging almost 30 years of experience fighting for HOA members, Michael Kushner gives California homeowners real tools to fight back against abusive boards, outrageous rules, and everyday HOA nonsense. If your HOA is making your life a living Hell, then this podca... more

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In this HOA Q&A, California’s pioneering homeowner-side HOA attorney, Michael Kushner, explains how far California HOAs can go when they move to regulate e-bikes and e-scooters. Suppose your teenager depends on an e-bike or e-scooter to get to school... more

Your HOA installed Flock cameras (or some  other form of ALPR camera) in your HOA that photograph every car going in and out, log the plate, the date, and the time, and feed it all into a searchable database. Most homeowners assume it’s harmless secu... more

In this HOA Q&A, California’s top homeowner-side HOA attorney, Michael Kushner, breaks down the fees California HOAs are permitted to charge sellers for HOA-related resale disclosure documents under the Davis-Stirling Act, including itemized document... more

While many questions we receive about HOAs have clean answers, the ones that end up in court rarely do. In this episode, HOA attorney Michael Kushner, California’s most experienced homeowner-side HOA attorney, and co-host Sam Khil, take opposite side... more

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Bill Handel
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Episode: Bill Handel on HOA HELL: Law, Radio, and California HOAs
Jess Rodriguez
Senior Associate at MBK Chapman; former Deputy District Attorney (Orange County)
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Episode: Can HOA Board Members Go to Jail in California? What’s Actually a Crime (and What Isn’t)
Sam Kille
Senior Associate at MBK Chapman
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Episode: California HOAs and Mental Health: Harassment, Isolation, and Legal Protections
Sam Kill
Senior Associate at MBK Chapman
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Episode: California HOAs: Service Animals, Emotional Support Animals, and What Homeowners Must Know

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Michael Kushner
Host of HOA HELL, long-time HOA attorney with MBK Chapman connections; provides practical, experience-driven guidance on California HOA governance and disputes.

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  • I’m new on a board in Florida and this is very helpful information. Please continue! Everything makes so much. I also am thankful for all the helpful tips on how best to plan the maintenance of an HOA . California HOA troubles are all the same type of trouble here. Thank you.

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    Vanessa
    United Statesa year ago
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    I’m new on a board in Florida and this is very helpful information. Please continue! Everything makes so much. I also am thankful for all the helpful tips on how best to plan the maintenance of an HOA . California HOA troubles are all the same type of trouble here. Thank you.

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    Vanessa
    United Statesa year ago

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Can HOA Board Members Go to Jail in California? What’s Actually a Crime (and What Isn’t)
Q: What is money laundering in this HOA context, and is it always a crime?
Money laundering, as a term used colloquially, often refers to moving funds to appear legitimate, but in HOAs it depends on specific statutory definitions and whether there is the requisite intent and steps; not all misuses of funds meet the legal standard for money laundering, though some actions may still constitute theft or embezzlement.
Can HOA Board Members Go to Jail in California? What’s Actually a Crime (and What Isn’t)
Q: Could you tell me what embezzlement is criminally?
In the criminal sense, embezzlement means funds that were supposed to be used for a specific purpose are taken by someone in a position of trust and used for their own benefit; it can involve civil consequences as well, such as breach of fiduciary duty.
California HOAs: Service Animals, Emotional Support Animals, and What Homeowners Must Know
Q: Can emotional support animals be treated like pets in HOAs?
Emotional support animals are not treated as pets for purposes of their presence, and HOAs can require an accommodation process with a medical letter; however, they still have to respect access in common areas under the law.
California HOAs: Service Animals, Emotional Support Animals, and What Homeowners Must Know
Q: What are the two questions HOAs can ask about a service animal?
Is this a service animal, and what service does it provide? The HOA cannot inquire about medical diagnoses or the specific disability behind the need.
Can Your HOA Ban Yoga or Stretching in Your Front Yard? The Law on HOA Aesthetic Overreach
Q: Sam, I have a doozy for you today: did you know that some HOAs have started citing people for stretching, yoga, or quiet exercises in their front yards for vague aesthetic reasons?
Yes—HOAs cannot regulate quiet, non-dangerous activity without a clear, enforceable rule, and homeowners can challenge penalties by pointing to Civil Code 4350 and the need for objective reasonableness and due process.

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What is HOA HELL about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show focuses on California homeowners navigating HOA governance, governance disputes, and practical legal remedies. Episodes repeatedly highlight how state statutes (notably the Davis-Stirling Act and Civil Code provisions) shape HOA elections, rulemaking, enforcement, and disputes, with concrete, real-world scenarios from California communities. Listeners can expect clear, actionable guidance on topics like inspector of elections, board liability, proper notice and record-keeping, how to pursue or defend claims, and strategic considerations around litigation, insurance, and facility decisions (e.g., court rulings, reserve funding, and material changes to common areas). A standout element is the blend of policy explanation with tactica... more

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