HOA HELL

Michael Kushner
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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 podcast is for you. 

  1. 13h ago

    Why Can't Anyone Get a Loan to Buy in My California HOA?

    You finally found a buyer for your condo. Great credit, healthy down payment, deal practically done, and then the loan falls apart, and it has nothing to do with your buyer. It has everything to do with how Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac see your HOA. In this episode, attorney Michael Kushner, a pioneer in homeowner-side HOA law in California, breaks down the "Unavailable" and "Not Eligible" flags that can quietly make an entire community impossible to finance, why almost no one sees it coming, and whether a flagged HOA can dig its way back out.  What You'll Learn in this Episode:  ✅ What it means when Fannie Mae flags your HOA as "Unavailable." ✅ What it means when Freddie Mac flags your HOA as "Not Eligible." ✅ Why your buyer's perfect credit cannot save the deal (unless they’re paying in cash). ✅ What quietly drags down your value even if you’re not intending to sell. ✅ Whether a flagged HOA can ever get itself unflagged.  Whether you are selling now or just want to protect what your home is worth, this one matters, from an HOA attorney who represents homeowners, not boards.  Helpful Links:  “California Condo Declared “Unavailable” by Fannie Mae and How HOAs Can Fix the Problem” https://mbkchapman.com/california-condo-fannie-mae-unavailable-fact-sheet/  “Can My California HOA Ban Airbnb or Short-Term Rentals?” https://mbkchapman.com/california-hoa-ban-short-term-rentals-fact-sheet/  “Can My California HOA Stop Me from Renting Out My Home?” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npCDxP1_-jU&t=95s  🎧 📞 If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe to HOA HELL. Listen on YouTube at @hoahellpodcastofficial or wherever you get your podcasts. To schedule a consultation, visit https://mbkchapman.com/ and mention the HOA HELL discount.  DISCLAIMER:   This content constitutes attorney advertising. The content of this podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is created by listening to this podcast, submitting a question, or receiving a response. Always consult with a licensed attorney regarding your specific legal situation. MBK Chapman and Michael Kushner disclaim any liability for actions taken or not taken based on the information provided in this podcast. This communication does not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of your legal matter.  ABOUT:   Michael Kushner created and taught the systems now used by the biggest law firms in the state focused on HOA litigation. Managing partner of MBK Chapman, and author of the best-selling book, HOA HELL, Kushner teaches homeowners how to fight their bad HOAs and win.   💥 Amazon [https://tinyurl.com/tx47hmvn] | Barnes & Noble [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/hoa%20hell]  #DavisStirlingAct #CaliforniaHOA #badHOA #HOAHell #HOAlawyer #HOAattorney #FannieMae #Unavailable #FreddieMac #NotEligible #CondoFinancing #HOAreserves #condo  🔥 HOA Hell Attorney Michael Kushner, California’s #1 homeowner-side HOA lawyer, shares real legal tools to help homeowners fight back and win against Bad HOAs. 👉 Got an HOA nightmare? Submit your question at HOAHELLpodcast@mbkchapman.com. Or learn more about your rights as a homeowner by visiting: https://www.mbkchapman.com/fact-sheets.  📲 Follow us on: Instagram: @mbkchapmanpc YouTube: HOA Hell LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/mbk-chapman Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/MBKChapman X:  https://x.com/MBKchapman Reddit:  https://www.reddit.com/r/hoa_hell/

    27 min

  2. 3d ago

    California Condo Insurance: What Owners Face Under the FAIR Plan

    In this HOA Q&A, HOA attorney Michael Kushner, the most well-known and respected homeowner-side HOA lawyer in California, addresses what condo owners can do when both their HOA’s master policy and their personal HO-6 coverage are non-renewed due to wildfire risk.  🎯 What You’ll Learn in This HOA Q&A: ✅ That you should start by checking whether your area was subject to a moratorium when your HO-6 policy got canceled. ✅ How the California FAIR Plan fits into the coverage gap left by private insurers. ✅ What steps condo owners must take to restore full protection after losing traditional coverage.  As more California condo owners lose access to traditional insurance, the path forward often involves navigating state protections, last-resort coverage, and supplemental policies to maintain full protection.  Helpful Links:  “Altadena & Palisades Fires: Why California FAIR Plan Insurance Isn’t Enough to Rebuild” https://mbkchapman.com/california-fair-plan-rebuild-cost-altadena-palisades-fact-sheet/  “California FAIR Plan 2026 & Altadena / Palisades Fires: Why Many HOA Owners Are Underinsured” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRimEMyfams&t=2696s  🎧 📞 If you enjoyed this Q&A, please like and subscribe to HOA HELL. Listen on YouTube at @hoahellpodcastofficial or wherever you get your podcasts. To schedule a consultation, visit https://mbkchapman.com/ and mention the HOA HELL discount.  Disclaimer: This content constitutes attorney advertising. The content of this podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is created by listening to this podcast, submitting a question, or receiving a response. Always consult with a licensed attorney regarding your specific legal situation. MBK Chapman and Michael Kushner disclaim any liability for actions taken or not taken based on the information provided in this podcast.   This communication does not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of your legal matter.   About: Michael Kushner created and taught the systems now used by the biggest law firms in the state focused on HOA litigation. Managing partner of MBK Chapman, and author of the best-selling book, HOA HELL, Kushner teaches homeowners how to fight their bad HOAs and win. 💥 Amazon [https://tinyurl.com/tx47hmvn] | Barnes & Noble [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/hoa%20hell]  #HOALaw #CaliforniaHOA #BadHOA #HOAhell #DavisStirlingAct #CaliforniaFAIRPlan #HomeInsuranceNonRenewal #WildfireInsurance #CondoInsurance #HOA6Policy  🔥 HOA Hell Attorney Michael Kushner, California’s #1 homeowner-side HOA lawyer, shares real legal tools to help homeowners fight back and win against Bad HOAs. 👉 Got an HOA nightmare? Submit your question at HOAHELLpodcast@mbkchapman.com. Or learn more about your rights as a homeowner by visiting: https://www.mbkchapman.com/fact-sheets.  📲 Follow us on: Instagram: @mbkchapmanpc YouTube: HOA Hell LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/mbk-chapman Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/MBKChapman X:  https://x.com/MBKchapman Reddit:  https://www.reddit.com/r/hoa_hell/

    2 min

  3. Jun 15

    Can My California HOA Ban or Fine Me for My Kid's E-Bike or E-Scooter?

    Your teenager wants an e-bike, or already has one, and you may have no idea that the law can put you on the hook, financially and even criminally, if they ride it illegally and someone gets hurt. One California parent is already facing felony charges. In this episode, attorney Michael Kushner, California’s most experienced homeowner-side HOA attorney, breaks down the e-bike, e-scooter, and e-motorcycle laws, the very real liability parents now carry, and what your HOA can require on top of all of it.  What You’ll Learn in today’s Episode:  ✅ The flat fine one HOA is charging that may be flatly illegal. ✅ When your kid’s “e-bike” is secretly a motorcycle. ✅ The California mother now facing felony charges because of her 14-year-old son’s e-motorcycle. ✅ The helmet violation that puts the ticket in your name too.   If your kid rides an e-bike or e-scooter, this is the episode that could save you a fine, a lawsuit, or far worse, from an HOA lawyer who fights exclusively for homeowners.  Helpful Links:  “Can My California HOA Ban or Regulate E-Bikes and E-Scooters?” https://mbkchapman.com/hoa-e-bike-rules-fact-sheet/  Orange County District Attorney’s Office charging mother of 14-year-old son who allegedly killed someone while riding an e-motorcycle with felony child endangerment and involuntary manslaughter. https://ocdistrictattorney.gov/press/aliso-viejo-mother-charged-with-felony-child-endangerment-after-vietnam-veteran-critically-injured-when-he-was-hit-by-womans-14-year-old-son-illegally-riding-an-e-motorcycle-16-times-more-po/ 🎧 📞 If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe to HOA HELL. Listen on YouTube at @hoahellpodcastofficial or wherever you get your podcasts. To schedule a consultation, visit https://mbkchapman.com/ and mention the HOA HELL discount. DISCLAIMER:   This content constitutes attorney advertising. The content of this podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is created by listening to this podcast, submitting a question, or receiving a response. Always consult with a licensed attorney regarding your specific legal situation. MBK Chapman and Michael Kushner disclaim any liability for actions taken or not taken based on the information provided in this podcast. This communication does not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of your legal matter.  ABOUT:   Michael Kushner created and taught the systems now used by the biggest law firms in the state focused on HOA litigation. Managing partner of MBK Chapman, and author of the best-selling book, HOA HELL, Kushner teaches homeowners how to fight their bad HOAs and win.   💥 Amazon [https://tinyurl.com/tx47hmvn] | Barnes & Noble [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/hoa%20hell]  #DavisStirlingAct #CaliforniaHOA #badHOA #HOAHell #HOAlawyer #HOAattorney #ebikes #escooters #ebikelaw #eMotorcycle #ebikesafety  🔥 HOA Hell Attorney Michael Kushner, California’s #1 homeowner-side HOA lawyer, shares real legal tools to help homeowners fight back and win against Bad HOAs. 👉 Got an HOA nightmare? Submit your question at HOAHELLpodcast@mbkchapman.com. Or learn more about your rights as a homeowner by visiting: https://www.mbkchapman.com/fact-sheets.  📲 Follow us on: Instagram: @mbkchapmanpc YouTube: HOA Hell LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/mbk-chapman Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/MBKChapman X:  https://x.com/MBKchapman Reddit:  https://www.reddit.com/r/hoa_hell/

    41 min

  4. Jun 12

    California HOA Delays After Major Fires: New Disaster Law Limits HOA Roadblocks to Rebuilding

    In this HOA Q&A, California’s leading homeowner-side HOA attorney, Michael Kushner, explains how California’s new SB 625 protects homeowners from HOA delay tactics, subjective architectural objections, and rebuilding interference after declared disasters like the Altadena, Eton, and Palisades fires.   🎯 What You’ll Learn in This HOA Q&A:  ✅ How SB 625 limits HOA interference with post-disaster rebuilding after the Altadena, Palisades, and Eton fires. ✅ What California’s new “110% Rule” allows homeowners to rebuild after a declared disaster. ✅ How SB 625’s strict 30-day and 45-day review deadlines restrict HOA delay tactics. California’s new SB 625 fundamentally changed how HOAs must handle homeowner reconstruction efforts after major fires and other declared disasters.  Important Links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYGqaX8dANU (“Can My California HOA Interfere with My Rebuilding After a Fire or Other Disaster?”) https://mbkchapman.com/can-my-california-hoa-block-rebuilding-after-palisades-fire-diaster-fact-sheet/ (“Can My California HOA Block Me from Rebuilding After the Palisades Fire or Other Disasters?”) https://mbkchapman.com/california-fair-plan-rebuild-cost-altadena-palisades-fact-sheet/ (“Altadena & Palisades Fires: Why California FAIR Plan Insurance Isn’t Enough to Rebuild”) 🎧 📞 If you enjoyed this Q&A, please like and subscribe to HOA HELL. Listen on YouTube at @hoahellpodcastofficial or wherever you get your podcasts. To schedule a consultation, visit https://mbkchapman.com/ and mention the HOA HELL discount.  Disclaimer: This content constitutes attorney advertising. The content of this podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is created by listening to this podcast, submitting a question, or receiving a response. Always consult with a licensed attorney regarding your specific legal situation. MBK Chapman and Michael Kushner disclaim any liability for actions taken or not taken based on the information provided in this podcast.  This communication does not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of your legal matter.   About: Michael Kushner created and taught the systems now used by the biggest law firms in the state focused on HOA litigation. Managing partner of MBK Chapman, and author of the best-selling book, HOA HELL, Kushner teaches homeowners how to fight their bad HOAs and win.  💥 Amazon [https://tinyurl.com/tx47hmvn] | Barnes & Noble [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/hoa%20hell]  #HOALaw, #CaliforniaHOA, #BadHOA, #HOAhell, #DavisStirlingAct, #SB625, #AltadenaFires, #PalisadesFire, #EatonFire, #HOADisputes  🔥 HOA Hell Attorney Michael Kushner, California’s #1 homeowner-side HOA lawyer, shares real legal tools to help homeowners fight back and win against Bad HOAs. 👉 Got an HOA nightmare? Submit your question at HOAHELLpodcast@mbkchapman.com. Or learn more about your rights as a homeowner by visiting: https://www.mbkchapman.com/fact-sheets.  📲 Follow us on: Instagram: @mbkchapmanpc YouTube: HOA Hell LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/mbk-chapman Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/MBKChapman X:  https://x.com/MBKchapman Reddit:  https://www.reddit.com/r/hoa_hell/

    2 min

  5. Jun 8

    Can My California HOA Make Me Pay for Balcony Repairs?

    Your HOA just sent a letter demanding $50,000 per household for balcony repairs, with 90 days to pay. How did the bill get this big, is it even legal, and is there any way to make someone other than you foot it? In Part 2 of this series on California's Balcony Law (SB 326), attorney Michael Kushner, considered by many in the industry to be the #1 homeowner-side HOA attorney in California, follows the money from why these special assessments are so massive to whether you can fight back.  What You'll Learn in Today’s Episode:  ✅ Why these balcony assessments keep exploding into the tens of thousands of dollars. ✅ The "emergency" loophole bad HOAs use to skip your vote. ✅ The hidden trap that can make your home impossible to sell. ✅ Whether you can force your HOA’s insurance to pay instead of you. ✅ The legal shield a lot of HOAs hide behind, and when it shatters.  By the end of today’s episode, you’ll understand where your money is really going and what your options are when the bill is this big, straight from an HOA lawyer who exclusively represents homeowners, never HOA boards.   🎧 📞 If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe to HOA HELL. Listen on YouTube at @hoahellpodcastofficial or wherever you get your podcasts. To schedule a consultation, visit https://mbkchapman.com/ and mention the HOA HELL discount.  🔗 Useful Links:  “California HOA Balcony Inspection Law: What SB 326 Requires” https://mbkchapman.com/california-balcony-law-sb-326-fact-sheet/”  “What Every California Homeowner Needs to Know About HOA Reserve Funds (Part 1)” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnG9UAv9LbY&t=685s  “What Every California Homeowner Needs to Know About HOA Reserve Funds (Part 2)” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fu5QGHAsDrY&t=1454s  “California HOA Special Assessments: What They Are, When They’re Legal, and How Homeowners Can Challenge Them” https://mbkchapman.com/california-hoa-special-assessments-fact-sheet/ “When Can a California HOA Raise Assessments Without a Vote?” https://mbkchapman.com/california-hoa-assessment-increase-fact-sheet/  “Emergency or Excuse? How HOAs Use “Safety” to Justify Illegal Emergency Assessments” https://mbkchapman.com/illegal-hoa-emergency-assessments-california/  “California Condo Declared “Unavailable” by Fannie Mae and How HOAs Can Fix the Problem” https://mbkchapman.com/california-condo-fannie-mae-unavailable-fact-sheet/  DISCLAIMER:   This content constitutes attorney advertising. The content of this podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is created by listening to this podcast, submitting a question, or receiving a response. Always consult with a licensed attorney regarding your specific legal situation. MBK Chapman and Michael Kushner disclaim any liability for actions taken or not taken based on the information provided in this podcast. This communication does not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of your legal matter.  ABOUT:   Michael Kushner created and taught the systems now used by the biggest law firms in the state focused on HOA litigation. Managing partner of MBK Chapman, and author of the best-selling book, HOA HELL, Kushner teaches homeowners how to fight their bad HOAs and win.   💥 Amazon [https://tinyurl.com/tx47hmvn] | Barnes & Noble [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/hoa%20hell]  #DavisStirlingAct #CaliforniaHOA #badHOA #HOAHell #HOAlawyer #HOAattorney #SpecialAssessment #BalconyLaw #SB326 #FannieMae #HOAinsurance  🔥 HOA Hell Attorney Michael Kushner, California’s #1 homeowner-side HOA lawyer, shares real legal tools to help homeowners fight back and win against Bad HOAs. 👉 Got an HOA nightmare? Submit your question at HOAHELLpodcast@mbkchapman.com. Or learn more about your rights as a homeowner by visiting: https://www.mbkchapman.com/fact-sheets.  📲 Follow us on: Instagram: @mbkchapmanpc YouTube: HOA Hell LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/mbk-chapman Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/MBKChapman X:  https://x.com/MBKchapman Reddit:  https://www.reddit.com/r/hoa_hell/

    36 min

  6. Jun 5

    Fighting Your California HOA? Avoid These 5 Costly Mistakes

    In this HOA Q&A, California's leading homeowner-side HOA attorney, Michael Kushner, explains the five biggest strategic mistakes California homeowners make when fighting their HOA, and why even a homeowner who is completely right can still lose.  Most homeowners who lose to a bad HOA don't lose on the facts or the law. They lose because of what they do in the early days of the fight, often without realizing the damage until it's too late to undo. The HOA's attorneys are counting on it.  🎯 What You'll Learn in This HOA Q&A: ✅ The instinctive first move that can quietly wreck an otherwise winning position. ✅ The habit that decides which side a judge or mediator believes. ✅ The mistake that hands the HOA's attorneys exactly what they want.  Get these five right, and you put yourself on the strongest possible footing before a manageable disagreement turns into an expensive one.  Useful Links:  “The 5 Biggest Mistakes Homeowners Make When Fighting Their California HOAs” https://mbkchapman.com/california-hoa-homeowner-mistakes-fact-sheet/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7AqY9ereCRM  🎧 📞 If you enjoyed this Q&A, please like and subscribe to HOA HELL. Listen on YouTube at @hoahellpodcastofficial or wherever you get your podcasts. To schedule a consultation, visit https://mbkchapman.com/ and mention the HOA HELL discount.  Disclaimer: This content constitutes attorney advertising. The content of this podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is created by listening to this podcast, submitting a question, or receiving a response. Always consult with a licensed attorney regarding your specific legal situation. MBK Chapman and Michael Kushner disclaim any liability for actions taken or not taken based on the information provided in this podcast.   This communication does not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of your legal matter.   About: Michael Kushner created and taught the systems now used by the biggest law firms in the state focused on HOA litigation. Managing partner of MBK Chapman, and author of the best-selling book, HOA HELL, Kushner teaches homeowners how to fight their bad HOAs and win.  💥 Amazon [https://tinyurl.com/tx47hmvn] | Barnes & Noble [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/hoa%20hell]  #HOALaw #CaliforniaHOA #BadHOA #HOAhell #DavisStirlingAct #HOADisputes #HOAAssessments #HOAMistakes  🔥 HOA Hell Attorney Michael Kushner, California’s #1 homeowner-side HOA lawyer, shares real legal tools to help homeowners fight back and win against Bad HOAs. 👉 Got an HOA nightmare? Submit your question at HOAHELLpodcast@mbkchapman.com. Or learn more about your rights as a homeowner by visiting: https://www.mbkchapman.com/fact-sheets.  📲 Follow us on: Instagram: @mbkchapmanpc YouTube: HOA Hell LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/mbk-chapman Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/MBKChapman X:  https://x.com/MBKchapman Reddit:  https://www.reddit.com/r/hoa_hell/

    2 min

  7. Jun 3

    Did My California HOA Miss the Balcony Inspection Deadline?

    Has your HOA told you the balcony inspection deadline is January 1, 2026? If so, your board may have already broken the law, and you could be the one left paying for it. In this episode, the first in a two-part series, attorney Michael Kushner, California’s most experienced homeowner-side HOA attorney, breaks down California’s Balcony Law (SB 326) and shows homeowners how to find out today whether their HOA is in compliance or sitting on a dangerous and expensive problem.  What You’ll Learn in this Episode:  ✅ The balcony inspection deadline a lot of HOA boards get wrong.  ✅ Who is legally allowed to inspect your HOA’s balconies, and who is not.  ✅ The one document that reveals whether your HOA is compliant.  ✅ What inspectors are really looking for.  ✅ The self-proclaimed HOA expert whose “articles” got the Balcony Law so very wrong.  This episode gives California HOA members a practical way to understand SB 326, the difference between the laws governing HOAs and apartment-buildings, and the records homeowners should request before accepting the board’s word. For homeowners facing balcony repairs, special assessments, or uncertainty about compliance, this is a critical starting point.  Show Links:  “California HOA Balcony Inspection Law: What SB 326 Requires” https://mbkchapman.com/california-balcony-law-sb-326-fact-sheet/  “California HOA Balcony Law: Correcting Misinformation About SB 326” https://mbkchapman.com/misinformation-about-california-hoa-balcony-law-sb-326-fact-sheet/  “How Do I Write a 5200 Document Demand Letter to My California HOA?” https://mbkchapman.com/how-to-write-a-5200-demand-letter-california-fact-sheet/  “California HOA Executive Session Rules” https://mbkchapman.com/california-hoa-executive-session-fact-sheet/  🎧 📞 If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe to HOA HELL. Listen on YouTube at @hoahellpodcastofficial or wherever you get your podcasts. To schedule a consultation, visit https://mbkchapman.com/ and mention the HOA HELL discount.  DISCLAIMER:   This content constitutes attorney advertising. The content of this podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is created by listening to this podcast, submitting a question, or receiving a response. Always consult with a licensed attorney regarding your specific legal situation. MBK Chapman and Michael Kushner disclaim any liability for actions taken or not taken based on the information provided in this podcast. This communication does not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of your legal matter.  ABOUT:   Michael Kushner created and taught the systems now used by the biggest law firms in the state focused on HOA litigation. Managing partner of MBK Chapman, and author of the best-selling book, HOA HELL, Kushner teaches homeowners how to fight their bad HOAs and win.   💥 Amazon [https://tinyurl.com/tx47hmvn] | Barnes & Noble [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/hoa%20hell]  #DavisStirlingAct #CaliforniaHOA #badHOA #HOAHell #HOAlawyer #HOAattorney #BalconyLaw #SB326 #BalconyInspection 🔥 HOA Hell Attorney Michael Kushner, California’s #1 homeowner-side HOA lawyer, shares real legal tools to help homeowners fight back and win against Bad HOAs. 👉 Got an HOA nightmare? Submit your question at HOAHELLpodcast@mbkchapman.com. Or learn more about your rights as a homeowner by visiting: https://www.mbkchapman.com/fact-sheets.  📲 Follow us on: Instagram: @mbkchapmanpc YouTube: HOA Hell LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/mbk-chapman Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/MBKChapman X:  https://x.com/MBKchapman Reddit:  https://www.reddit.com/r/hoa_hell/

    26 min

  8. Jun 1

    Can a Trust Appoint Who It Wants to Serve on a California HOA Board?

    In this HOA Q&A, California’s top homeowner-side HOA attorney, Michael Kushner, breaks down a growing problem in California HOAs involving “trust-owned” homes, unrecorded deeds, HOA voting rights, and who legally qualifies to sit on an HOA board under the Davis-Stirling Act.  🎯 What You’ll Learn in This HOA Q&A:  ✅ How California law defines an HOA “member” for voting and board eligibility purposes. ✅ Why trusts, trustees, LLCs, and corporations are treated differently under California HOA law. ✅ How unrecorded “pocket deeds” are treated by the Davis-Stirling Act.  Board eligibility disputes inside California HOAs are becoming increasingly common, especially in communities where homeowners, managers, or directors misunderstand how ownership actually works under the Davis-Stirling Act.   Helpful Links:  “Who Counts as an Owner for California HOA Voting and Board Rights?” https://mbkchapman.com/california-hoa-who-qualifies-as-an-owner-fact-sheet/  🎧 📞 If you enjoyed this Q&A, please like and subscribe to HOA HELL. Listen on YouTube at @hoahellpodcastofficial or wherever you get your podcasts. To schedule a consultation, visit https://mbkchapman.com/ and mention the HOA HELL discount.  Disclaimer: This content constitutes attorney advertising. The content of this podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is created by listening to this podcast, submitting a question, or receiving a response. Always consult with a licensed attorney regarding your specific legal situation. MBK Chapman and Michael Kushner disclaim any liability for actions taken or not taken based on the information provided in this podcast.   This communication does not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of your legal matter.   About: Michael Kushner created and taught the systems now used by the biggest law firms in the state focused on HOA litigation. Managing partner of MBK Chapman, and author of the best-selling book, HOA HELL, Kushner teaches homeowners how to fight their bad HOAs and win. 💥 Amazon [https://tinyurl.com/tx47hmvn] | Barnes & Noble [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/hoa%20hell]  #HOALaw, #CaliforniaHOA, #BadHOA, #HOAhell, #DavisStirlingAct, #HOAVotingRights, #HOAElections, #PocketDeed, #UnrecordedDeed  🔥 HOA Hell Attorney Michael Kushner, California’s #1 homeowner-side HOA lawyer, shares real legal tools to help homeowners fight back and win against Bad HOAs. 👉 Got an HOA nightmare? Submit your question at HOAHELLpodcast@mbkchapman.com. Or learn more about your rights as a homeowner by visiting: https://www.mbkchapman.com/fact-sheets.  📲 Follow us on: Instagram: @mbkchapmanpc YouTube: HOA Hell LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/mbk-chapman Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/MBKChapman X:  https://x.com/MBKchapman Reddit:  https://www.reddit.com/r/hoa_hell/

    2 min
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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 podcast is for you. 

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  • Creator
    Michael Kushner
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    157
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 HOA HELL
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    HOA HELL

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