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Assessment Collection in an Economic Crisis – Article By Paul W. Windust, Esq.

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

California law affecting non-judicial and judicial foreclosure of assessment liens can be complex. Recent legislation illustrates a governmental policy favoring the resolution of many assessment disputes in Small Claims Court. This, coupled with reduction of property values and equity brought on by the current economic crisis and real estate meltdown, can make assessment collection in … Continue reading →

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I still owe HOA Fees after I filed Bankruptcy and Surrendered my Home? – Article written by Michael G. Doan

Posted by AmberPM on May 23, 2011 · 2 Comments

Technically yes. Debtors are frequently surprised to find that they are still personally liable for HOA fees after filing for bankruptcy, even though they have moved out and for all intents and purposes made known their intent in the bankruptcy that they are surrendering their property back to the bank. Such liability is the result … Continue reading →

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Can a HOA Garnish Your Bank Account? – Article by Michael Wolfe

Posted by AmberPM on May 18, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Home owner’s associations, also known as HOAs, are organizations in which members — usually residents within a planned community — agree to a set of rules designed to uphold aesthetic and, in some cases, behavioral standards, within a particular community. When a person moves into a community, he may be required to sign an agreement … Continue reading →

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Have a “Q”? Because we have your “A” – An amazing complied list of HOA Q & A – Article by hoaqanda.com

Posted by AmberPM on May 4, 2011 · 4 Comments

JUSTIFIED EXPENDITURES Q. Can the board of directors of our association spend association funds on what amounts to a political issue? The board wants to spend funds to stop a nearby development, based on the belief that it will harm the value of homes in our community. A. Absent a prohibition in the … Continue reading →

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How Foreclosures Work – Article’s by Charles W. Bryant & Foreclosurequestionsguru.com

Posted by AmberPM on April 26, 2011 · Leave a Comment

You made smart decisions on the path to realizing your dream of homeownership. You prioritized your spending and saved enough money for a small down payment. Your mortgage broker was creative, accommodating and worked out a loan that fit your budget. You signed the closing papers, got the keys, moved in and settled into what … Continue reading →

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Condo Association or HOA Collection Policies for Fees and Assessments – Article by CondoAssociation.com

Posted by AmberPM on April 20, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Assessments are the life-blood of condo associations and HOAs. Yet only in a very fortunate few condo associations can collection of assessments be left to a laissez faire process. Most condo associations need to have a cohesive and consistent collection process to thrive and not merely survive. This article deals not only with the process … Continue reading →

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Delinquent Assessment Collections by Homeowner Association Boards: Why Small Claims Court May Offer a Most Efficient Means to Collect – Article by R. Bruce Crowe, Esq.

Posted by AmberPM on April 19, 2011 · Leave a Comment

It is likely not news to most homeowner association boards of directors that the economic downturn over the past couple of years has resulted in a substantial increase in the number of delinquent assessment payments made by individual members of many associations. The necessity for the boards to collect assessments is mandated because the … 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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- SB1265 – A Dumb Idea for a Bad Law April 17, 2018
  A senate bill seeking to prohibit California community associations from establishing qualifications for candidates to run for their boards of directors among other changes and requirements (including possible invasion of owner privacy) is a dumb idea that would create bad law. On April 5th, Los Angeles Times’ Sacramento columnist George Skelton noted that t […]
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- Newly Enacted Civil Code Section 4515 Seeks to Protect Political Speech and Peaceful Assembly at California Community Associations March 12, 2018
  By Joseph L. Gilman, Esq., Associate at SwedelsonGottlieb, Community Association Attorneys Effective January 1, 2018, Civil Code Section 4515 was added to the Davis-Stirling Act to protect certain rights of political speech and peaceful assembly within the boundaries of a common interest development. Senator Bob Wieckowski originally presented new Civil Code […]
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HOA LAW
- FHA APPROVAL AND REVERSE MORTGAGES in HOAs August 30, 2018
  FHA APPROVAL AND REVERSE MORTGAGES Some reverse mortgages require FHA approval before approving the loan to members. This puts seniors who want these at a distinct disadvantage because not all Condos are FHA approved. In fact I suspect a minority are. The requirements for FHA approval are not simple. It takes work to get it […]
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- WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR GOOD STANDING IN AN HOA? August 30, 2018
  What the Heck is Good Standing in an HOA? A recent question was sent to me, seemingly simple, “What is the legal definition for “a member of good standing”? As I have said probably 1000 times in my career, there very seldom are easy answers. I often go to the dictionary for the Internet when […]
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HOA LAW
- FHA APPROVAL AND REVERSE MORTGAGES in HOAs August 30, 2018
  FHA APPROVAL AND REVERSE MORTGAGES Some reverse mortgages require FHA approval before approving the loan to members. This puts seniors who want these at a distinct disadvantage because not all Condos are FHA approved. In fact I suspect a minority are. The requirements for FHA approval are not simple. It takes work to get it […]
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- WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR GOOD STANDING IN AN HOA? August 30, 2018
  What the Heck is Good Standing in an HOA? A recent question was sent to me, seemingly simple, “What is the legal definition for “a member of good standing”? As I have said probably 1000 times in my career, there very seldom are easy answers. I often go to the dictionary for the Internet when […]
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HOA INSURANCE
- 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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Assessment Collection in an Economic Crisis – Article By Paul W. Windust, Esq.

I still owe HOA Fees after I filed Bankruptcy and Surrendered my Home? – Article written by Michael G. Doan

Can a HOA Garnish Your Bank Account? – Article by Michael Wolfe

Have a “Q”? Because we have your “A” – An amazing complied list of HOA Q & A – Article by hoaqanda.com

How Foreclosures Work – Article’s by Charles W. Bryant & Foreclosurequestionsguru.com

Condo Association or HOA Collection Policies for Fees and Assessments – Article by CondoAssociation.com

Delinquent Assessment Collections by Homeowner Association Boards: Why Small Claims Court May Offer a Most Efficient Means to Collect – Article by R. Bruce Crowe, Esq.

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