HOA Parking Rules EXPLAINED: Fines, Towing, and Your Legal Rights

In this episode of HOA HELL, attorney Michael Kushner takes on one of the most common and most infuriating HOA disputes in California: parking enforcement. 

From surveillance-fueled fines to predatory towing, HOAs across the state are abusing their power. This episode breaks down exactly what HOAs are allowed to do, what they’re not, and what you can do when your board crosses the line. 

NOTE TO LISTENER: THIS EPISODE WAS FILMED BEFORE AB 130’S LIMIT ON HOA FINES WENT INTO EFFECT. AS OF NOW, CALIFORNIA LAW LIMITS HOA FINES TO $100 REGARDLESS OF THE OFFENSE UNLESS THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF OTHERS IS AT ISSUE. 

🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: 

✅ What kinds of HOA parking rules are actually enforceable in California.

✅ How some boards use surveillance and selective enforcement to trap homeowners.

✅ What your rights are before your car can be fined or towed.

✅ Why public vs. private street status makes all the difference.

✅ How to push back against unclear rules or power-tripping board members. 

This episode delivers practical tools and legal strategies to hold your HOA accountable when the fines get outrageous and the towing gets out of control. 

📘If you want to read an article about this subject on the MBK CHAPMAN website, go this URL: https://mbkchapman.com/blog/hoa-parking-regulations/. 

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Disclaimer: 

This content constitutes attorney advertising.  

The content of this podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is created by listening to this podcast, submitting a question, or receiving a response. Always consult with a licensed attorney regarding your specific legal situation. MBK Chapman and Michael Kushner disclaim any liability for actions taken or not taken based on the information provided in this podcast.  

This communication does not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of your legal matter. 

About: 

Michael Kushner is the attorney who pioneered this niche area of the law—representing homeowners in disputes with their HOAs—in California. He created and taught the systems now used by the biggest law firms in the state focused on HOA litigation. Through his firm, MBK Chapman, and now through HOA HELL, Kushner continues to give homeowners practical legal tools to fight back. 

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