Can My California HOA Make Me Pay for the Previous Owner’s Violations?

Weeks after you close on your new home, a letter shows up demanding you pay a fine, cover an unpaid assessment, or fix something the previous owner did. In this episode, attorney Michael Kushner, California’s most experienced homeowner-side HOA attorney, explains which of those charges you actually have to pay and which ones stay the seller’s problem. What You’ll Learn in this Episode: ✅ How Civil Code § 5725 leaves the previous owner’s fines their personal debt, not yours.✅ The single moment an unpaid assessment stops being the seller’s problem and becomes yours.✅ What Civil Code § 5673 requires before an HOA can record a lien on your property.✅ The $1,800 and twelve-month triggers under Civil Code § 5720 that decide whether your HOA can foreclose. Most of these demands come down to whether the HOA recorded a lien before you closed, and a lot of what shows up in your mailbox doesn’t survive it. Helpful Links: “Can My California HOA Make Me Pay or Fix the Previous Owner’s Violations?”https://mbkchapman.com/hoa-previous-owner-violations-fact-sheet/ 🎧 📞 If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe to HOA HELL. Listen on YouTube at @hoahellpodcastofficial or wherever you get your podcasts. To schedule a consultation, visit https://mbkchapman.com/ and mention the HOA HELL discount. 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 created and taught the systems now used by the biggest law firms in the state focused on HOA litigation. Managing partner of MBK Chapman, and author of the best-selling book, HOA HELL, Kushner teaches homeowners how to fight their bad HOAs and win.  💥 Amazon [https://tinyurl.com/tx47hmvn] | Barnes & Noble [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/hoa%20hell] #HOAliens #HOAforeclosure #HOAassessments #DavisStirlingAct #CaliforniaHOA #badHOA #HOAHell #HOAlawyer #HOAattorney #HOAdisclosures 🔥 HOA Hell Attorney Michael Kushner, California’s #1 homeowner-side HOA lawyer, shares real legal tools to help homeowners fight back and win against Bad HOAs.👉 Got an HOA nightmare? Submit your question at [email protected]. Or learn more about your rights as a homeowner by visiting: https://www.mbkchapman.com/fact-sheets. 📲 Follow us on:Instagram: @mbkchapmanpc YouTube: HOA HellLinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/mbk-chapmanFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/MBKChapmanX:  https://x.com/MBKchapman Reddit:  https://www.reddit.com/r/hoa_hell/