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EPISODE · May 22, 2026 · 1 MIN

Can You Personally Sue HOA Board Members in California?

from HOA HELL · host Michael Kushner

In this HOA Q&A, California’s most respected homeowner-side HOA attorney, Michael Kushner, explains when California homeowners can sue HOA board members individually and when the HOA itself is the proper defendant. 🎯 What You’ll Learn in This HOA Q&A:✅ The legal protections that normally shield HOA board members from personal liability.✅ The specific types of conduct that can expose directors to individual liability.✅ When claims should be directed at the HOA instead of individual board members. California law generally protects volunteer HOA directors from personal liability, which means most lawsuits are properly brought against the HOA itself. But those protections have limits, which Kushner discusses in this HOA Q&A. If you’d like to learn more about this topic, read my Fact Sheet, “Can I Sue My HOA Board Members Personally in California?” [https://mbkchapman.com/sue-hoa-board-members-california-fact-sheet/] 🎧 📞 If you enjoyed this Q&A, 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] #HOALaw, #CaliforniaHOA, #BadHOA, #HOAhell, #DavisStirlingAct, #HOABoardMembers, #HOADirectors #PersonalLiability, #BusinessJudgmentRule #BJR 🔥 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/ 

In this HOA Q&A, California’s most respected homeowner-side HOA attorney, Michael Kushner, explains when California homeowners can sue HOA board members individually and when the HOA itself is the proper defendant. 🎯 What You’ll Learn in This HOA Q&A: ✅ The legal protections that normally shield HOA board members from personal liability. ✅ The specific types of conduct that can expose directors to individual liability. ✅ When claims should be directed at the HOA instead of indiv...

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