Laws are made for men of ordinary understanding and should therefore be construed by the ordinary rules of common sense. — Thomas Jefferson.
If you’ve ever tried to read the Davis-Stirling Act, you know that’s not how it feels.
We built the Davis-Stirling AI Assistant to help homeowners, board members, and managers get straight answers from the law without having to wade through dense legal language.
Today, we’re excited to reintroduce it on a faster, sharper, and more intuitive platform: https://www.davis-stirling-act.ai.
If you used the old version, you’ll see the difference right away. If you’re new here, welcome! Let’s walk through what’s changed and why it matters.
A New Domain
We’ve moved from davis-stirling.ai to davis-stirling-act.ai. It’s a small change, but an intentional one. The Assistant is trained on the actual Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act. The new domain makes that clear.
We also rebuilt the platform from the ground up. Behind the scenes, everything runs faster, more efficiently, and with higher precision. The interface is clean. The experience is focused. The answers stay grounded in the law.
Not Just Faster—Smarter, Too
Here's what's new:
- Faster, more accurate responses: Get direct, statute-based answers to plain-language questions like “Can the board meet in executive session?”
- Linked references: Clickable citations take you straight to the relevant Civil Code sections.
- Saved chat history: Log in to revisit past conversations and track ongoing research.
- Smarter search: Improved indexing delivers more precise results, even for complex queries.
- Optimized performance: A reworked backend ensures faster load times and smoother interactions.
- Clean, modern branding: Built to reflect reTHINK HOA’s identity, so there’s no confusion about who created it.
Why We Added a Login, Subscription, and Clear Branding
You’ll now notice that using the Davis-Stirling AI Assistant requires creating an account. We’ve also introduced a $5/month subscription.
Here’s why.
After launching the original version, we received notice of intellectual property claims from a private law firm operating a similarly named website. The firm asserted that our domain name was too similar to theirs, and that one of their clients had confused our tool with their legal services.
While we dispute any suggestion of affiliation or brand misuse, we took steps to ensure absolute clarity.
- Domain name change: We changed the domain to davis-stirling-act.ai to more accurately reflect the statue itself.
- User logins and subscription: We introduced user logins and a small subscription to clarify the Assistant's role as a standalone legal research tool. An added benefit is that users can save their chat history.
- reTHINK HOA branding: We applied consistent reTHINK HOA branding throughout the platform to reinforce independent authorship.
These updates help prevent confusion, protect users, and support the long-terms sustainability of the tool without relying on advertising, third-party tracking, or outside investors.
If you’re a board member, homeowner, or manager looking for quick, statute-based answers, this remains the most affordable and accessible resource available.
What’s Coming Next
This isn’t a finished product. It’s a growing one. Here’s what we’re working on next:
- Document upload and search: For querying your own governing documents
- Cross-referenced suggestions: To help you navigate related legal topics
- Deeper integration with reTHINK HOA software: For even more automation and support tools
We’re focused on improving how everyday people engage with California HOA law, one question at a time.
Help Shape the Next Release
If you found the previous chat tool useful, we’d love your support as we continue to improve it.
- Subscribe for $5/month: Your subscription helps cover hosting, development, and future enhancements. It also ensures we can keep this tool independent, accessible, and aligned with community needs.
- Send feedback: Found a section that’s confusing? Want better results for a specific type of question? Email your feedback.
- Stay in the loop: Subscribe to the blog for product updates, sneak peeks at new features, and practical tips on using the Assistant effectively.
Every improvement is driven by real users and real questions. If this tool helps you make better decisions or save time, your $5 makes a big difference.
Thanks for Sticking With Us
To those who supported the early version—thank you. Your patience helped get this tool back online. For new users, we’re glad you found us. This is just the start of what we’re building.
Clear answers. Public law. No drama.
Disclaimer: The Davis-Stirling AI Assistant is a legal information tool created by reTHINK HOA. It is not affiliated with any law firm, including those operating similarly named websites. The Assistant does not provide legal advice, and use of this tool does not create an attorney-client relationship. All information is based on publicly available text of the Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act. Users are responsible for consulting legal counsel for interpretations, advice, or action based on this information.