Attorney Luke Carlson explains how homeowners and investors can protect themselves from bad HOAs, understand their rights, and turn risk into opportunity.

In this episode of RealDealChat, Jack Hoss sits down with Luke Carlson, founding attorney of LS Carlson Law and author of The Homeowner’s Guide to Defending Against Bad HOAs, to uncover what every real estate investor and homeowner needs to know about HOA law.

Luke shares how he became one of the nation’s leading voices for homeowner rights, the psychology behind “bad boards,” and how to protect yourself when an HOA turns rogue. He also explains why most people misunderstand HOA power, and how smart investors can turn that complexity into opportunity.

Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:

• The biggest misconceptions homeowners have about HOAs
• How to identify “bad board” personalities before buying
• When and how to push back legally against an HOA
• The difference between fiduciary duty and selective enforcement
• Due diligence steps every investor should take before buying in an HOA
• How new legislation is limiting HOA fines and abuse in California
• Simple ways to assess HOA financial health and risk
• Why empathy and professionalism matter when dealing with conflict
• Stories of real homeowners who fought back and won
• How AI and automation are reshaping legal research and HOA law

📘 Get Luke’s book The Homeowner’s Guide to Defending Against Bad HOAs on Amazon

🎧 Listen to his podcast and explore more homeowner resources on the website.

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Timestamps

00:00 – Luke Carlson on writing The Homeowner’s Guide to Defending Against Bad HOAs

01:30 – How he became a homeowner rights attorney

03:00 – Why most attorneys avoid HOA law (and how he built a niche)

04:00 – Misconceptions homeowners have about HOA power

06:00 – Weaponized HOAs and selective enforcement

07:00 – The four types of bad board members

08:00 – How to protect yourself and assert homeowner rights

10:00 – The book launch & Amazon #1 bestseller success

11:00 – Due diligence tips for investors buying in HOA communities

13:00 – New laws curbing HOA fine abuse (California AB130)

15:00 – Working with lawmakers to reform HOA oversight

17:00 – How AI can assist homeowners researching HOA law

18:00 – Managing emotions when conflict turns personal

20:00 – Why professionalism beats passion in disputes

22:00 – The “parking cone” case: empathy in action

25:00 – How to vet HOAs before investing

27:00 – HOAs and real estate investors: hidden opportunities

29:00 – Why due diligence prevents lawsuits

30:00 – Luke’s advice: invest in AI, read Marcus Aurelius, and keep learning

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