Are you legally obligated to join a homeowners association? While some HOAs allow voluntary participation, others require membership. A required membership community does require residents to join the association, pay dues, and abide by community rules. In this case, the… 
How do homeowners associations work? A homeowners association is an independently run group in “common-interest” communities where residents contribute dues to the upkeep of their neighborhood or individual apartments. HOAs are primarily managed by local homeowners who serve as unpaid… 
Airbnb and VRBO in California Problems with Short Term Rentals In some states, short term rentals can violate local ordinances-those who rent out their homes do not pay tourism taxes that hotels do. Platforms such as Airbnb and VRBO do… 