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Understanding AB 130: New Rules for HOA Fines | Ep. 71

Posted July 28, 202500:46:44

California HOAs face major changes with AB 130, the new law limiting fines to $100 per violation and requiring homeowners be given...

Managing Rising HOA Insurance Costs | Ep. 70

Posted July 22, 202500:32:15

HOA insurance costs are skyrocketing, and boards need to act before it impacts residents and budgets. In this episode of The Uncommon Area,...

Can HOAs Take Away Free Speech? | Ep. 69

Posted May 8, 202500:24:20

Can an HOA restrict what homeowners say or display? In this episode of The Uncommon Area, host Matthew Holbrook sits down...

SB326: Your HOA’s Structural Wake-Up Call | Ep. 68

Posted April 23, 202500:22:33

California HOAs face major compliance and financial challenges under SB 326, the Balcony Bill. In this episode of The Uncommon...

HOA Elections EXPOSED: Behind the Scenes with a Ballot Expert | Ep. 67

Posted April 10, 202500:30:04

HOA elections can make or break community trust, yet many boards and managers underestimate the complexity of running them fairly. In this episode of...