Martin
Martin v. Bridgeport Community Assn., Inc.
Opinion
Opinion
Jackson, J.
INTRODUCTION
Plaintiffs James A. Martin and his wife, RaeAnn, appeal from a judgment against them, including the award of attorney’s fees and costs, entered after the trial court sustained a demurrer in favor of defendant Bridgeport Community Association. We affirm.
FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND
Richard and Rachel Peterson (the Petersons) purchased a home constructed by Richmond American Homes (Richmond) in a planned development community named Bridgeport in Santa Clarita at 23944 Windward Lane, lot 33 (the Property). The Bridgeport Community Association, Inc. (BCA), was the homeowners association responsible for managing the common areas and enforcing the master declaration of covenants, conditions, and restrictions for Bridgeport (the CC&R’s) and rules and regulations (the R&R’s) for the community.
Pursuant to an arrangement with the Petersons, James Martin and his wife, RaeAnn (the Martins), agreed that the Martins would live at the Property and pay all the costs involved with the Property, including the mortgage payments. RaeAnn Martin is the Petersons’ daughter. They also agreed that the Martins would deal directly with BCA on any issues regarding the…