“Business Judgment Rule” Applies to HOAs
California’s common law “business judgment rule,” as described by the courts, protects from court intervention “those management decisions which are made by directors in good faith…
Court Intervenes to Halt HOA Election Abuse
Under California law, a homeowners association (HOA) is considered a “quasi-government entity” similar to a municipal government. And, as courts have noted, “with power, of course,…
Sometimes, an HOA Can Sue on Behalf of its Members
This post was primarily authored by Patton Sullivan Brodehl attorney Zachary Young. “Standing” is the legal term used to describe the requirement that a lawsuit be…
HOAs vs. ADUs
Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) have become popular during the run up in California real estate values. ADUs have been touted for several benefits, including increasing housing…
Beware CC&Rs — They Can Bite
In teaching Real Estate Transactions and Litigation to advanced Law and Business students at U.C. Berkeley’s School of Law, I find that one of the most…