HOA Free Speech Rights in California: What Can I Say About My HOA?

In part 2 of KNX News reporter Steve Gregory’s 5-part series “Behind the Gate” series on California HOAs, California’s most prominent homeowner-side HOA attorney, Michael Kushner, walks him through what homeowners can and can’t say about their HOAs, both online and during open meetings. More than 14 million Californians live under an HOA, and social media has turned into the place where fed-up residents vent, complain, and name names. Some HOAs have tried passing anti-disparagement rules prohibiting online criticism of their activities, but those provisions are illegal under the Davis-Stirling Act. Tune in to find out what happens when those HOAs try to stifle homeowner speech.  🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Segment:  ✅ The one thing that has to be true before a statement about a board member counts as defamation. ✅ What your HOA has to prove before it can lawfully shut off your mic during open forum. ✅ The kinds of speech that fall outside the protection when you step up to the podium.  So what happens when you post about a board member, or stand up at a meeting to call one out and the board tries to cut your mic or discipline you?  HELPFUL LINKS:  “Can My California HOA Fine Me for Criticizing It on Social Media?” https://mbkchapman.com/can-hoa-fine-you-social-media-california-fact-sheet/  🎧 📞 If you enjoyed this news segment, 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]  #SteveGregory #KFI #AM640 #HOAOpenForum #HOASpeech #HOALaw #CaliforniaHOA #BadHOA #HOAhell #DavisStirlingAct  🔥 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 Hell LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/mbk-chapman Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/MBKChapman X:  https://x.com/MBKchapman Reddit:  https://www.reddit.com/r/hoa_hell/