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SUMMARY OF LEGISLATION EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2012 – Article by The Law Offices of Laura J. Snoke

Posted by AmberPM on November 16, 2011 · Leave a Comment

New Legislation Affecting Community Associations 1. SB 563 Board Meetings This legislation amends sections of, and adds sections to, the Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act (The Act), Civil Code sections 1350 et seq. The Act governs all common interest developments in California. Specifically, the legislation amends the following sections of The Act. A. Civil Code … Continue reading →

Category Assembly Bill, HOA Attorney, Learning Tools · Tagged with Amber Property Management, Association, board of directors, California State Law, CC&R's, Civil Code, Condo, HOA, Homeowner Association, Orange County Property Management, Property Management, SB 150 Rental Restrictions, SB 563 Board Meetings, SB 771 Documents to be Provided to Prospective Purchasers, Single Family Home, Townhome

Governor Signs AB 771 (Butler) Into Law Requiring Associations to Itemize and Disclose Fees Charged For Documents To Be Provided to Buyer in Escrow – Article by David C. Swedelson

Posted by AmberPM on September 23, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Assembly Bill 771 (Betsy Butler), which amends Civil Code Section 1368 regarding documents to be provided the buyer in an escrow, was sponsored by the California Association of Realtors and initially sought to place a cap on fees that may be charged by management companies and others who provide documents upon sale or transfer of … Continue reading →

Category Assembly Bill, Board of Directors, Civil Code, Learning Tools, Legislative, State Law · Tagged with Amber Property Management, Assembly Bill 771, Association, Betsy Butler, board of directors, California State Law, Civil Code, Civil Code Section 1368, Civil Code Section 1368(b), Civil Code Section 1368.2, Condo, HOA, Homeowner Association, Orange County Property Management, Property Management, Single Family Home, Townhome

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SUMMARY OF LEGISLATION EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2012 – Article by The Law Offices of Laura J. Snoke

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