What's the deal with hOA Says No But State Law Says Yes??

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Hypothetical question

Looking for advice on this situation. Building an ADU in California - HOA Says No But State Law Says Yes? Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Details: I'm in a situation where I need to understand my legal options. Has anyone dealt with something similar?

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Tenant rights vary enormously by state and even by city. What's legal in Houston might be a crime in San Francisco. Always check your local tenant protection ordinance, not just state law.

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Get everything in writing with your landlord. Verbal agreements about repairs, rent reductions, or policy changes are unenforceable in practice even when they're technically legal.

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Tenant rights vary enormously by state and even by city. What's legal in Houston might be a crime in San Francisco. Always check your local tenant protection ordinance, not just state law.

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Fwiw get everything in writing with your landlord. Verbal agreements about repairs, rent reductions, or policy changes are unenforceable in practice even when they're technically legal.

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Tenant rights vary enormously by state and even by city. What's legal in Houston might be a crime in San Francisco. Always check your local tenant protection ordinance, not just state law.

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This is exactly why I always do a move-in inspection with photos.

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Document everything with photos and timestamps. This is crucial for any dispute.