When public access meets private HOA property, the legal boundaries can get complicated. In this episode of The Uncommon Area, host Matthew Holbrook talks with attorney Sandra Gottlieb of Swedelson Gottlieb about how California associations can navigate shared spaces, easements, and access rights under the California Coastal Act.

They break down how public use impacts liability, insurance, and maintenance responsibilities, plus what boards should know about managing trails, beaches, and community amenities that border public land.

If you are an HOA board member, manager, or homeowner dealing with shared or open-access areas, this episode offers practical legal guidance to protect your association and its property rights.

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