Hosted by LS Carlson Law · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 47 episodes
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Welcome to "Bad HOA," where host Luke Carlson, Esq., a seasoned attorney with over 15 years of experience, empowers homeowners to reclaim their neighborhoods from mismanaged homeowners associations. This podcast delves into the myriad ways HOAs can fall short of their duties, providing listeners with a how-to resource to handle disputes and understand different personality types within HOAs. Each episode features in-depth analysis of common homeowner grievances, interviews, and real-life situation assessments. "Bad HOA" equips you with the knowledge to ensure that your HOA serves you.
LS Carlson Law hosts Bad HOA, a education show with 47 episodes published.
When a neighbor violates the CC&Rs and the harm lands on you, your first instinct is to fight the neighbor. But the bigger fight is often with the association that knows about the violation and refuses to act. In Califor
Most homeowners lose an HOA election before a single ballot is counted—because the board controls who gets to speak. In this episode, Luke Carlson and co-host Marty are joined by California attorney Edward Tescher, lead
Your roof is leaking. Mold is spreading. The board won't return your calls — or tells you it's your problem when it isn't. In this episode of Bad HOA, Luke Carlson and Marty break down failure-to-repair disputes: what yo
Most homeowners think their CC&Rs only tell them what they can't do. In this episode, Luke Carlson and Marty break down why CC&Rs may actually be one of the most powerful tools a homeowner has — and how they can be used
In this episode of the Bad HOA Podcast, attorney Luke Carlson and co-host Marty revisit one of the most requested topics in the series — selective enforcement. Nearly 50 episodes in, the show has evolved from education i
This episode is the follow-up homeowners have been asking for. After our episode on the "nuclear option"—the idea of dissolving an HOA entirely—we heard from a lot of listeners who wanted to know: if that's off the table
Architectural control committees are at the center of some of the most common—and most frustrating—HOA disputes. Paint colors, patios, fences, solar panels, landscaping: if it's visible, there's a good chance your HOA's
When homeowners are fed up with a bad HOA, dissolution often sounds like the perfect solution. Just get rid of it entirely. But as this episode explains, the "nuclear option" comes with massive practical hurdles—and even
California has enacted several new HOA laws effective January 1, 2026, continuing the legislative trend toward greater homeowner protections and transparency. This episode breaks down four major new laws and previews pen
Most HOA disputes don’t fall apart because the homeowner is wrong—they fall apart because the paper trail is a mess. In this episode of Bad HOA, we introduce the Homeowner Empowerment Kit, a tactical framework designed t
In this episode of Bad HOA, Luke Carlson and Marty Vasquez introduce the STRIKE Method, a practical framework homeowners use to approach disputes with clarity, documentation, and strategic discipline. We walk through eac
This episode came straight from the r/BADHOA community. After asking which topics you wanted us to cover next, the most upvoted theme was clear: HOA transparency—what records exist, what homeowners are entitled to see, h
Homeowners dealing with unfair HOAs have a new place to unite, share strategies, and build real power: the official Bad HOA subreddit.In this episode, Luke and Marty discuss how the Bad HOA community has grown from a pod
Most HOA disputes don’t start in a courtroom—they start with a confusing letter and a lot of emotion. In this episode, Luke and Marty break down a practical approach for homeowners: adopt a clinical voice, build a bullet
In this episode of Bad HOA, Luke and Marty pull back the curtain on how HOA rules really work. They explain the difference between CC&Rs, bylaws, and everyday regulations—when the board can act alone, when a homeowner vo
Most homeowners think their battle is with the property management company—but here’s the truth: they’re just the hired help. In this episode, attorney Luke Carlson breaks down the often misunderstood relationship betwee
This episode of Bad HOA takes you behind the scenes of our trip to Sacramento during the passage of AB 130. Luke and Marty discuss Capitol conversations, the LA Times front-page story, and the national media attention th
California homeowners just got a major legal win. In this episode of Bad HOA, attorney Luke Carlson breaks down AB-130—the landmark legislation that caps HOA fines at $100, eliminates interest and late fees on violations
In this episode of Bad HOA, host Luke Carlson is joined by fellow LS Carlson Law attorney and partner Ryan Davies to dissect what homeowners really need to know before buying into an HOA. They explore common red flags, t
Not every HOA dispute requires a lawyer—but some absolutely do. In this episode of Bad HOA, Luke Carlson and Marty break down the critical signs that your issue has escalated beyond informal resolution. From board hostil
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