California HOA law changes every year. SB 326 balcony inspections. AB 130 fine caps. SB 770 EV charging rules. AB 2159 electronic voting. AB 1170 election notice requirements. SB 625 disaster rebuild rights. Boards that aren't current on these requirements face unenforceable decisions, invalid elections, and personal liability. California Communities keeps your community compliant — proactively, not reactively.
What the Service Is
We provide comprehensive compliance guidance covering California HOA law, local ordinances, structural inspection mandates, financial compliance requirements, and governance standards. This includes Davis-Stirling Act compliance, SB 326 and SB 800 project coordination, AB 130 enforcement procedure compliance, Fannie Mae reserve study requirements, insurance adequacy reviews, and election law compliance under AB 1170 and AB 2159.
Why It Matters
Non-compliance is expensive. SB 326 non-compliance means fines, enforcement liens, loss of insurance liability coverage for elevated elements, and personal injury exposure for board members. AB 130 non-compliance means unenforceable fines and legal challenges. Invalid elections mean governance disruption and potential litigation. In 2026, California HOA boards face more regulatory requirements than at any prior point — and the consequences of getting it wrong have never been greater.
What Your Board Gets
Annual compliance reviews covering all applicable California HOA laws. SB 326 inspection coordination from engineer selection through reserve study integration. SB 800 construction defect claim management for communities built after 2003. Enforcement procedure audits and updates to comply with AB 130. Election administration under current California law. EV charging policy updates under SB 770. CC&R review for SB 625 disaster rebuild compliance. And weekly HOA legislation and industry news emails to keep your board current year-round.
A Local Example
A Cupertino townhome association had never completed an SB 326 inspection and was past the January 1, 2026 enforcement deadline. California Communities engaged a licensed structural engineer, managed the inspection process, incorporated findings into the reserve study, and drafted homeowner communication — all within 45 days. The association came into compliance before local enforcement audits reached Santa Clara County.
We provide compliance guidance for communities in Alameda, Oakland, San Francisco, and Silicon Valley.