HOA Nut House

Excuse me-I hope someone helped you-I know the date is from November on your question. I just saw it today. I would call the local police dept. and make a complaint of harassment against the "neighbor" I would also go to the UHD/Fair Housing Dept. and any local Governmental entities that oversee such rental properties. Go with a statement from your landlady that you are an "authorized representative' of both her and yourself in these discussions. you can do a limited Power of Attorney with her even, to help show your "standing" there are legal requirements to such, find andfollow them, I am not a Californian-but perhaps there is a Renter's Rights Group near you? NOLO PRESS (a legal self-help publisher) may also have the books and materials you need for purchase, you can also check your local public library, ask your librarian for help-through inter-library loans such books can be sent to your local library.

OH YEAH, MAYBE YOU ALREADY DID THIS-BUT I FORGOT TO MENTION:

FIRST OF ALL-Also-make sure your kids ARE BEHAVING-follow your sons around (sorry to advise "pop- up visits" but" you might want to observe to make sure they are actually "behaving" as they say they are-or at least if their friends aren't behaving and your sons are being the audience for the misbehavors you'll know "who" is causing trouble if any. BTW-my apparently well-behaved kid-got caught by me-being reckless with a laughing cohort. Boy was I mad at my young'n! NOTE: This was many, many years ago- So, even if your kids are terrific-sometimes they can get a bit out of hand when just their friends are around, egging them on. Best Wishes!

I too just saw your blog -- anyone can go to a HOA meeting. If you are not the homeowner you cannot vote. HOA meetings are open to the public -- you can go.

You can accompany your homeowner to a hearing. A homeowner is allowed to bring any evidence or witnesses to a hearing. Since hearings are in executive session, a tenant or homeowner cannot just show up for this portion of the meeting.