Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California

I bought a condo in Long Beach 2006. At time of purchased I received CC&R's. After I purchased property HOA told me I was breaking rules. I have been asking the HOA for three years to provide proper documentation but I received nothing. I have a one bedroom with a patio. The condo plan clearly shows the patio as part of my unit. I have placed a free standing baby gate on my patio so my dogs and five year old are secure. I asked HOA permission to attach gate but they turned me down so I have a gate that is not attached within the confines of my patio. The HOA is saying that the patio is common area. They have erronously fined me. I have attended HOA meeting with my evidence to try to reason with the BOD. Now they have filed a lawsuit against me. Many other units have shades and fencing on their balconies. I hired an attorney to talk to them but she got no further than I and it cost me $2,0000.


Asked on 12/27/10, 4:04 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Bryan Whipple Bryan R. R. Whipple, Attorney at Law

What did your attorney do about the lawsuit filed against you? What have you done? When you are served with a summons and complaint, it is necessary to file and serve a proper resonse (usually an answer) within the time limits specified in the summons, or the plaintiff can have the court enter your default and obtain a judgment against you.

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Answered on 1/02/11, 11:12 am


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