Do All California HOAs Have to Have an Inspector of Elections? episode artwork

EPISODE · May 27, 2026 · 2 MIN

Do All California HOAs Have to Have an Inspector of Elections?

from HOA HELL · host Michael Kushner

Some California HOA boards believe that if the association is small enough, the Davis-Stirling Act’s election rules do not apply to them. In this HOA Q&A, California’s most respected homeowner-side HOA attorney, Michael Kushner, sets the record straight on what Civil Code § 5110 requires, and size has nothing to do with it. 🎯 What You’ll Learn in This HOA Q&A:✅ Whether small HOAs are exempt from the requirement to appoint inspectors of election.✅ What responsibilities Civil Code § 5110 places on inspectors of elections.✅ Who can and cannot serve as an inspector of elections. Every California HOA owes its members a fair election, and size is no excuse for cutting corners. Show Links: “Is Your California HOA Inspector of Elections Truly Independent?” [https://mbkchapman.com/california-hoa-inspector-of-elections-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 #HOAElections #SizeDoesn’tMatter #InspectorOfElections #CivilCode5110 #HOABoard 🔥 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/ 

Some California HOA boards believe that if the association is small enough, the Davis-Stirling Act’s election rules do not apply to them. In this HOA Q&A, California’s most respected homeowner-side HOA attorney, Michael Kushner, sets the record straight on what Civil Code § 5110 requires, and size has nothing to do with it. 🎯 What You’ll Learn in This HOA Q&A: ✅ Whether small HOAs are exempt from the requirement to appoint inspectors of election. ✅ What responsibilities Civil Co...

NOW PLAYING

Do All California HOAs Have to Have an Inspector of Elections?

0:00 2:02

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of HOA HELL?

This episode is 2 minutes long.

When was this HOA HELL episode published?

This episode was published on May 27, 2026.

What is this episode about?

Some California HOA boards believe that if the association is small enough, the Davis-Stirling Act’s election rules do not apply to them. In this HOA Q&A, California’s most respected homeowner-side HOA attorney, Michael Kushner, sets the record...

Can I download this HOA HELL episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!