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Hello. After serving in the USAF as a navigator I founded Capitol Communications Group in 1974 in order to lobby State legislators on a variety of issues. Without any marketing I was pleased to be retained by more than thirty trade associations and nonprofit organizations in as many fields for 50 years. Now retired, I still monitor all the bills and amendments as well as hearings on a daily basis. Due to my deep understanding of HOA issues I am pleased to share my summaries of these measures and will also add in a personal comment for the benefit of subscribed readers.
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Oct 19, 2026 ∙ 4 min
California homeowners benefit from regular updates on pending legislation that impacts their daily association rules
Rules can take effect in your community before anyone there hears that a bill passed. California HOA legislation is signed in the fall and applies on January 1, and boards enforce the new requirements whether or not members were told about them. Lawmakers have days left to vote on the coming 2026 bills. Several of them would limit what an association can restrict inside a member’s home. Read on to find out which California HOA laws are still developing, which have already passed, and what...
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Sep 25, 2026 ∙ 4 min
The Davis–Stirling Act defines the legal boundaries between board authority and individual owner rights
It’s easy to see why there may be some confusion surrounding HOA board powers. There is no state or local agency in California that directly regulates homeowners associations, and even the Department of Real Estate recognizes this. That absence of scope puts the whole job of limiting board power on three things. These are the statutes, your governing documents, and, most importantly, your vote. The Davis-Stirling Act sheds light on various issues on HOA board authority and homeowner rights in...
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Jan 20, 2026 ∙ 4 min
The Role of Insurance in California HOAs and What Homeowners Should Understand
Did you know that California is home to over 50,000 homeowner associations (HOAs) , collectively managing properties worth billions of dollars? With such high stakes, ensuring proper insurance coverage is not just a legal requirement but a critical safeguard for communities . However, navigating the complexities of HOA insurance can be daunting for both boards and homeowners. At HOA Laws , we specialize in helping California HOAs and homeowners understand their insurance obligations and...
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