An Orange County, California, family says its HOA president threatened the landlords with a $500 fine and lawsuit unless they evicted the renters after a car-repair argument. The poster acknowledged violating an HOA rule; the latest update reported no formal action.
According to the post, the president confronted the father and brother over minor car work near their garage, and both sides yelled. The family says the encounter stayed verbal and disputes the reported violence allegation. The poster said the community rules were provided only after the dispute and asked the realtor to seek an HOA review of a camera said to point toward the area.
The article says California generally caps HOA fines at $100 per violation; a higher penalty may apply when a violation could affect health or safety, but requires an open board meeting and written finding. The poster said the community's schedule lists $100 for a second violation. HOA discipline generally requires written notice at least 10 days before the board meeting. The article describes eviction as a separate process: renters covered by California protections generally need a legally recognized reason to be evicted, and a major lease violation usually requires written notice and a chance to correct it.
