Dog Bites, Emotional Distress, and Everything in Between (Part 6 of 6 Series)

In the final episode of our 6-part Neighbor Dispute Series, attorney Michael Kushner tackles the lesser-known but still highly effective legal claims that often go overlooked in neighbor disputes. These “legal wildcards” may not fit the typical categories of nuisance or trespass—but they can be just as powerful when applied correctly. Michael explains how negligence and waste show up in real-life HOA and neighbor conflicts, breaks down exactly what conversion is and how it differs from theft, and provides a brutally honest look at why Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress claims are so difficult to win in HOA cases. He also walks through California’s strict liability dog bite statute—and clarifies how declaratory relief can be used to resolve rights-based disputes. If you’ve been waiting for the missing puzzle pieces, this episode delivers them. 🎯What You’ll Learn in this Episode: ✅ Why negligence is often the most flexible and underused neighbor claim.✅ What “waste” is.✅ When conversion applies—and how it differs from theft.✅ The brutally high standard for Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress claims in HOA cases and why most fail.✅ Why dog bite claims are dead simple under California law.✅ When to use a claim for declaratory relief to force clarity—even if you’re not seeking money damages. If you’d like to download Michael Kushner’s free 20-page “Essential Guide to Neighbor Disputes in California,” then click here: https://mbkchapman.com/learning/ and scroll down to the correct Guide. You’ll be able to download it for free. 👍 Like the video.🎧 Listen to my full-length HOA HELL podcasts on YouTube @hoahellpodcastofficial, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.🌐 📞Want to talk to an attorney at MBK Chapman? Contact us at www.mbkchapman.com. Let us know that you heard about us from the podcast, HOA HELL. 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 is the attorney who pioneered this niche area of the law—representing homeowners in disputes with their HOAs—in California. He created and taught the systems now used by the biggest law firms in the state focused on HOA litigation. Through his firm, MBK Chapman, and now through HOA HELL, Kushner continues to give homeowners practical legal tools to fight back.#NeighborDisputes #HOALaw #MichaelKushner #MBKChapman #DogBite #EmotionalDistress #DeclaratoryRelief #DavisStirlingAct #LSCarlsonLaw #BadHOA 🔥 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/