Question 1

Can HOA Unlimited coordinate vendors and community maintenance projects?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We maintain a vetted contractor network, oversee maintenance schedules, and track project progress so that common-area care runs on schedule. Boards see the bids, the scope, and the outcome.

Question 2

How does BHRSO interact with HOA management in Beverly Hills?

Accepted Answer

Beverly Hills has its own rent stabilization ordinance, separate from California’s AB 1482 and LA City’s RSO. Most homeowner associations are not directly governed by Beverly Hills' Rent Stabilization Ordinance (BHRSO); boards managing mixed-use properties or older condominium communities with rental units should understand how it may affect homeowners and investors.The ordinance regulates eligible rental housing. It limits rent increases and includes certain tenant protection measures. HOA Unlimited helps boards coordinate community operations, governing documents, and owner communications so association policies complement applicable city housing regulations without creating unnecessary conflicts.

Question 3

What does brush clearance and defensible space compliance look like for hillside associations?

Accepted Answer

Properties in the City's Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, which runs along the hillside north of Sunset and now extends into several blocks to the south, are subject to annual field inspections starting April 1 each year. Requirements include:100 feet of fuel modification around structures200 feet of defensible space10 feet of roadside clearance10 feet of clearance around combustible fences
These must be maintained year-round rather than just during inspection season.Properties in the zone are also subject to the state's Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance and must submit landscape plans for fuel modification for Fire Code Official review. Unabated hazardous vegetation incurs penalty fees and may result in legal action. We schedule clearing work against the City's calendar so a board is never catching up after a mailer arrives.

Question 4

Can our association take advantage of the Mills Act for a historic or mid-century property?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if the property holds City Landmark designation. Beverly Hills runs a permanent Mills Act program through its Cultural Heritage Commission, and qualifying owners can see meaningful property tax reductions in exchange for a recorded ten-year rehabilitation and maintenance agreement. Applications go through the Community Development Department and are due by May 31 each year; late applications roll over to the following cycle. We help boards weigh whether landmark designation makes sense for the association and, if it does, keep the resulting maintenance obligations on schedule.

Question 5

What should boards look for when choosing an HOA management company in Beverly Hills?

Accepted Answer

Experience with your property type specifically, not community associations in generalEasy-to-understand financial reportingActual familiarity with the Historic Preservation Ordinance and the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone requirementsDocumented vendor bidding and evaluation processQuick response timeClient retention, which tells you more than any review page

Question 6

Why does reserve planning matter more for associations in Beverly Hills' fire hazard zones?

Accepted Answer

Annual brush clearance obligations, fuel modification landscaping, and fire-resistant material requirements are recurring costs that a generic reserve study tends to understate, particularly for hillside estate and gated communities sitting inside the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. Add SB 326 inspection findings for condominium buildings, and an association can be carrying more predictable large expenses than its reserve study currently reflects. A well-funded reserve turns those into planned projects instead of special assessments.

Question 7

How does Beverly Hills' short-term rental ordinance affect our association?

Accepted Answer

In 2025, the City adopted Ordinance No. 25-O-2918, effective September 5, 2025, prohibiting short-term rentals in all single-family and multi-family residential properties and requiring an initial lease term of at least 12 consecutive months. The city prohibits short-term rentals in all single-family and multi-family residential properties and requires an initial lease term of at least 12 consecutive months. Violations, such as advertising a property for short-term stays, can result in significant fines and city enforcement. HOA Unlimited helps boards align their CC&Rs, homeowner communications, and enforcement procedures with the city's ordinances, reducing compliance risks while preserving the community's security, privacy, and residential character.

Question 8

What is SB 326 and does it apply to our building?

Accepted Answer

SB 326 added Civil Code Section 5551, which requires condominium associations with three or more multifamily dwelling units to have exterior elevated elements inspected by a licensed structural engineer or architect. That covers balconies, decks, stairways, and walkways elevated more than six feet above ground with load-bearing components made of wood or wood-based products. The first inspection deadline was January 1, 2025, with follow-up inspections every nine years. If your association has not completed one, you are past due. We coordinate the inspection, track the deadline cycle, and ensure the findings are included in the reserve study.

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