Join us every episode and together we’ll explore how to survive and thrive in the dizzying world of HOAs.

EP38: Brace for El Niño - In this episode, we’ll explore what the incoming El Niño could mean for HOAs, from insurance challenges and potential storm damage to proactive steps boards can take to protect their communities.

 

Recent Episodes


EP38: Brace for El Niño - In this episode, we’ll explore what the incoming El Niño could mean for HOAs, from insurance challenges and potential storm damage to proactive steps boards can take to protect their communities.
EP37: The Rise of AI in Community Associations - In this episode, we'll discuss the rise of AI in community associations and how to leverage its benefits while avoiding its potential pitfalls and risks.
EP36: The Legal Updates of 2026 - In this episode, we'll discuss the most important new laws affecting California community associations in 2026.
EP35: Best Practices for Navigating Insurance Claims - In this episode, we'll discuss insurance claims and best practices for navigating them.
EP34: The Impact of Assembly Bill 130 - In this episode, we'll discuss Assembly Bill 130 and its impact on community associations.
EP33: The Legal Updates of 2024 - In this episode, we'll discuss some of the key legal updates from this past year.
EP31: The Issues of Soft Story Construction - In this episode, we'll discuss the essential issues of Soft Story Construction and tips on how communities can protect themselves.
EP30: The Personal Homeowners Insurance Policy - In this episode, we'll discuss how the personal home insurance policy works alongside the master insurance policy for an HOA.
EP29: Quorum Requirements - In this episode, we'll discuss the trouble with quorum.
EP28: The Open Meeting Act & The Alta Del Mar Case: How It Impacts Board Member Emails - In this episode, we'll discuss the ruling in the recent Alta del Mar case and its impact on how board members can exchange emails without violating the Open Meeting Act.
EP27: Community Conflict - In this episode, we’ll discuss community conflict and how to deal with unruly owners and board members.
EP26: Condo Lending Issues and the Blacklist - In this episode, we’ll discuss lending issues, FNMA, FHA, and the "Condominium Blacklist".
EP25: Social Media in Common Interest Developments - In this episode, we’ll discuss the issues of social media in common interest developments.
EP24: Shared Experience Rentals in HOAs. Renting Out Pools, Parking, and More! - In this episode, we’ll discuss the issues of shared experience rentals in homeowners associations. Pools, parking, and more!
EP23: Liens and How Associations Should Best Use Them - In this episode, we’ll discuss liens and how associations should best use them.
EP22: The Umbrella Insurance Conundrum - In this episode, we’ll discuss the commercial umbrella market and excess liability coverage.
LOVE THY NEIGHBOR TRUE CRIME MINI-SERIES: A Question of Theft! - In this limited series, each episode will take a look at a true crime that has occurred within a common interest development. Here is the story of A Question of Theft!
LOVE THY NEIGHBOR TRUE CRIME MINI-SERIES: Get Off My Lawn! - In this limited series, each episode will take a look at a true crime that has occurred within a common interest development. Here is the story of Get Off My Lawn!
LOVE THY NEIGHBOR TRUE CRIME MINI-SERIES: Signs of Trouble! - In this limited series, each episode will take a look at a true crime that has occurred within a common interest development. Here is the story of Signs of Trouble!
LOVE THY NEIGHBOR TRUE CRIME MINI-SERIES: The Dog, The Diaper, and The Gun! - In this limited series, each episode will take a look at a true crime that has occurred within a common interest development. Here is the story of The Dog, The Diaper, and The Gun!