California HOA & condo books, in plain English

Plain-English books written for California's own law, for owners, buyers and board members. A full California guide with official links and letters is coming to this site.

The books

The California HOA Handbook

Five Percent.

What your California HOA can charge you without a vote

Paperback on Amazon →Kindle on Amazon →

Read the Packet.

What to check before you buy into a California HOA

Paperback on Amazon →Kindle on Amazon →

The Board Seat.

A plain-English handbook for California HOA directors

Paperback on Amazon →Kindle on Amazon →

Bare Walls.

What your California HOA master policy does not cover

Paperback on Amazon →Kindle on Amazon →

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