Did My California HOA Miss the Balcony Inspection Deadline?

Has your HOA told you the balcony inspection deadline is January 1, 2026? If so, your board may have already broken the law, and you could be the one left paying for it. In this episode, the first in a two-part series, attorney Michael Kushner, California’s most experienced homeowner-side HOA attorney, breaks down California’s Balcony Law (SB 326) and shows homeowners how to find out today whether their HOA is in compliance or sitting on a dangerous and expensive problem. What You’ll Learn in this Episode: ✅ The balcony inspection deadline a lot of HOA boards get wrong. ✅ Who is legally allowed to inspect your HOA’s balconies, and who is not. ✅ The one document that reveals whether your HOA is compliant. ✅ What inspectors are really looking for. ✅ The self-proclaimed HOA expert whose “articles” got the Balcony Law so very wrong. This episode gives California HOA members a practical way to understand SB 326, the difference between the laws governing HOAs and apartment-buildings, and the records homeowners should request before accepting the board’s word. For homeowners facing balcony repairs, special assessments, or uncertainty about compliance, this is a critical starting point. Show Links: “California HOA Balcony Inspection Law: What SB 326 Requires”https://mbkchapman.com/california-balcony-law-sb-326-fact-sheet/ “California HOA Balcony Law: Correcting Misinformation About SB 326”https://mbkchapman.com/misinformation-about-california-hoa-balcony-law-sb-326-fact-sheet/ “How Do I Write a 5200 Document Demand Letter to My California HOA?”https://mbkchapman.com/how-to-write-a-5200-demand-letter-california-fact-sheet/ “California HOA Executive Session Rules”https://mbkchapman.com/california-hoa-executive-session-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] #DavisStirlingAct #CaliforniaHOA #badHOA #HOAHell #HOAlawyer #HOAattorney #BalconyLaw #SB326 #BalconyInspection🔥 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/