Can a Trust Appoint Who It Wants to Serve on a California HOA Board?

Can a Trust Appoint Who It Wants to Serve on a California HOA Board?

June 1, 2026 · 2 min

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Michael Kushner discusses the complexities of trust-owned homes and HOA board eligibility in California.

In this HOA Q&A, California’s top homeowner-side HOA attorney, Michael Kushner, breaks down a growing problem in California HOAs involving “trust-owned” homes, unrecorded deeds, HOA voting rights, and who legally qualifies to sit on an HOA board under the Davis-Stirling Act. 🎯 What You’ll Learn in This HOA Q&A: ✅ How California law defines an HOA “member” for voting and board eligibility purposes. ✅ Why trusts, trustees, LLCs, and corporations are treated differently under...

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