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Did you blow the statute of limitations? - The Effect of Title 7 on a Community Association's Right to Sue for Construction Defects
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New Law—Independent Contractors: Willful Misclassification SB 459 Corbett – Article by By Sandra Gottlieb

Posted by AmberPM on October 31, 2011 · Leave a Comment

We know that there is a tendency to classify some condo and HOA staff as independent contractors rather then employees. Some community association boards want to do this because they think that such a classification will mean that their association will not have to pay for all of fees, charges, taxes, etc. that are normally … Continue reading →

Filed under CC&R Enforcement, Construction, Legislative Update, State Law · Tagged with Amber Property Management, Association, board of directors, Condo, HOA, Homeowner Association, independent contractors, Labor Code, Labor Commissioner, Orange County Property Management, Property Management, SB 459, Sections 226.8 and 2753, Single Family Home, taxes, Townhome

HOA ADVISER: What kind of evidence can be used in a hearing? – Article By Michael T. Chulak

Posted by AmberPM on October 31, 2011 · 1 Comment

Q. Our board recently held a hearing to determine whether to fine a member for an alleged rule violation. The board allowed hearsay to be introduced. Is this allowable by law? A. Yes. Boards are not required to follow the California Rules of Evidence used by courts. They may hear the evidence and then weigh … Continue reading →

Filed under Q & A · Tagged with absolutely privileged, Amber Property Management, assessments, Association, attorney, board, california rules of evidence, Condo, delinquency, fines, HOA, Homeowner Association, Lien, Orange County Property Management, Property Management, Single Family Home, superior court, Townhome

Bed Bugs: Prevention and Treatment – Article by Bill Wood

Posted by AmberPM on October 27, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Bed Bugs: Prevention and Treatment Bed bugs are all over the news and it’s easy to get freaked out about the possibility of picking up an infestation from a hotel stay or movie theater seat. Please do not succumb to the temptation to be fearful about bed bugs. There are lots of things you can … Continue reading →

Filed under Learning Tools, Pest Control · Tagged with Amber Property Management, Association, bed bugs, disease, HOA, Homeowner Association, myths, Orange County Property Management, pest control, prevention, Property Management, ThermaPureHeat, Townhome, treatment

Budget Preparation Tips – Article by Neighborhoodlink.com

Posted by AmberPM on October 21, 2011 · Leave a Comment

In order to operate a successful community association, foundation community, or development community there are many important facets of association governance that must be understood and implemented by its board of directors. One of the most important is the budgeting process. See: Six Steps To Create And Manage A Budget if you are looking for help on … Continue reading →

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TOW FEES – TOWING COMPANIES – AND THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN YOUR SECURITY PATROL SERVICE – ARTICLE BY KATHY MIRAMONTES

Posted by AmberPM on October 4, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Your Courtesy Security Patrol Professional impounds vehicles, in accordance with your Homeowner Associations rules and regulations and in accordance with the CA. Vehicle Code section 22658. Your Courtesy Security Patrol Professional is hired by your HOA to enforce the parking rules. In doing so, unfortunately, some vehicles will be towed. Towing a vehicle is NEVER … Continue reading →

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- CAI-CLAC 2018 Legislative Day at the Capitol Recap May 5, 2018
  By Martha Fogg, recipient of the 2018 Duncan McPherson Scholarship Award I attended the CAI/CLAC Legislative Day in Sacramento over the weekend. The experience, education and information was invaluable. Sessions began on Sunday through part of Monday. There are more than 33,000 CAI members and over 60 chapters worldwide. CAI tracks Federal and State legislat […]
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- How Do We Get Our Boards to Participate in Buck-A-Door? July 10, 2017
  If you’re like me, when it comes to budget planning time there is usually one main direction from the Board, “Do not raise assessments but if you have to, keep it as minimal as possible.” Also, like me, you know this is almost an impossible task when dealing with inflation, rising utilities rates, minimum wage […]
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- NEW LAWS EFFECTIVE JANUARY 2023 and OTHER RECENT CHANGES IN THE LAW IMPACTING COMMUNITY/HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS January 10, 2023
  By: The Attorneys at SwedelsonGottlieb As it does just about every year, the California Legislature has made changes to the law impacting community association’s statewide. This article covers those changes effective January 1, 2023 and other recent changes in the law that are worthy of being mentioned, as they may apply to your California community […]
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- Creating Committees March 23, 2022
  Does your board table decisions because you can’t get through all of the discussion? Is there a big project that your association needs to complete, but the minutia of it is overwhelming the board? Don’t let the added work hold you back. Recruit volunteers from the membership to assist the board through the creation of […]
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- What You Need to Know Before Storing Wills Online November 16, 2022
  People in Australia are beginning to learn that it is quick, faster and safer sometimes to store wills and other important documents online. It is also very convenient, but you should note a few things before concluding on that idea. According to the experts, these factors are also significant before you even open an online Read More The post What You Need t […]
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- How to Store Wills Online Safely November 16, 2022
  Creating wills online is an excellent choice for many, but the real deal is to ensure your Will is safely kept till the right time. Moreover, the world is increasingly getting digitized, which is why we should take advantage of the development. This article is a guide on how to make use of online storage Read More The post How to Store Wills Online Safely ap […]
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- Water Damage Prevention
  Water damage claims can be very expensive to deal with, cause untold frustrations and have the potential for a living nightmare within your HOA complex. While you cannot prevent every possible situation where water can cause damage; here's a list of simple steps every association can take to reduce/eliminate many causes of water damage issues.Washing ma […]
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- General Liability Coverage-How Much is Enough?
  All master association policies should have general liability coverage to protect the association from situations where is may have liability to injuries or property damage: a guest sustains an injury falling on a slippery driveway; someone is injured on the playground equipment; someone drowns in the pool; the possibilities are endless.Most standard policie […]
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New Law—Independent Contractors: Willful Misclassification SB 459 Corbett – Article by By Sandra Gottlieb

HOA ADVISER: What kind of evidence can be used in a hearing? – Article By Michael T. Chulak

Bed Bugs: Prevention and Treatment – Article by Bill Wood

Budget Preparation Tips – Article by Neighborhoodlink.com

TOW FEES – TOWING COMPANIES – AND THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN YOUR SECURITY PATROL SERVICE – ARTICLE BY KATHY MIRAMONTES

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