AB 1410, Provides Protection and Relief for Homeowners in Common Interest Developments“
This legislation will now prevent HOAs from disciplining and fining homeowners during a declared state of emergency. During catastrophic disasters or events, homeowners should be able to ensure the safety and health of their families rather than being worried about potential fines over trivial matters,” stated Assemblymember Freddy Rodriguez.
Prior to the pandemic, some homeowners were subject to unscrupulous behavior by board members and management staff. Furthermore, during the pandemic and other states of emergencies, some HOAs operated without any regard to the difficult circumstances the state was facing. During quarantine orders and times when dangerous wildfire smoke lingered in the air, HOAs continued to enforce and fine homeowners for matters that were minor in comparison to what was occurring in the state.When homeowners took to social media to discuss matters involving their HOA with neighbors, they were threatened with fines by the HOA that sought to monitor and stifle critique. This legislation protects free speech, while still allowing moderators to remove inappropriate content.
AB 1410 now will prevent HOAs from disciplining/fining homeowners when engaging in the discussion of the HOA on social media platforms, and; prohibit an HOA from enforcement and fines when there is a declared state of emergency and a homeowner cannot attend to a violation.AND AFTER THESE VIOLATIONS ARE PERPETRATED BOARDS UTILIZES THE HOA LAWYERS, TO KEEP DEFENDING THEIR UNSCRUPULOUS BEHAVIOR.
Wake up, HOA MEMBERS; the tremendous unsinkable Ship Titanic has hit an iceberg, is taking on water, and is sinking fast. SPEAK UP!!!! |
