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HOA Condo Association Board Ethics
Community Association Living 101
Board Meetings 101
Operating Cost "Budget" Manual
Financials 101
Strategic Planning 101
Governance Guidelines
HOA Condo Association Rights and Responsibilities
Popular Reserve Study Q & A
Reserve Studies/Management
Condo Assoication Fundamentals
2011 Davis Stirling Common Interest Development Act
The Boards Dilemma - How can Community Associations avoid a funding crisis?
Did you blow the statute of limitations? - The Effect of Title 7 on a Community Association's Right to Sue for Construction Defects
Condominium Concersions: Owner Equity at Risk? - The serious problems that occur when we create condominiums from old apartments
The uncertain future of community associations - Thoughts on financial reform
Fire Sprinkler Retro Fit Guide
Title 24 Guide
BIKES ON BALCONY – IS IT A RIGHT? – Article by Beth A Grimm, P.L.C
Owners in a condo association commonly bristle at one rule or another; however, collectively, enforcement of reasonable rules is generally a good thing. Here are some comments and questions from a reader: “I’m wondering if there is any legal precedent allowing me to store my bike on my 3rd floor balcony. My HOA has so much … Continue reading
Strategies for Condo Enforcement – Article by Ryan Treleavan
Under the Condominium Act, 1998 the Board of Directors has a statutory obligation to enforce the terms of its Declaration, By-laws and Rules. Inevitably, every Condominium Corporation will face instances of non-compliance with a wide range of obligations. Compliance can be achieved through a number of different routes, and the appropriate strategy is highly fact … Continue reading
Can a Board Use “Self Help” to Enforce the Covenants? – Article by By Curtis G. Kimble.
How to obtain compliance when enforcing a violation of the governing documents can be one of the most vexing problems in a homeowners association. One of the chief functions of a homeowners association is enforcement of the covenants and rules governing the community. Even though the individual property owners ordinarily have the power to … Continue reading
Why We STILL Need to Recycle Fluorescent Lamps – Article by Dionne Petitpas
So why do I need to recycle my lamps? Do we really have to? Is there an easy way to do it? These are questions many Board members and HOAs ask when thinking about fluorescent lamp recycling, and it’s understandable. A tough economy is forcing many of us to trim budgets, raising the question of … Continue reading
ASSESSMENT COLLECTIONS: HOW DO YOU KNOW WHEN THE BANK HAS FORECLOSED? – Article by by John R. MacDowell, Esq
Associations rely on assessments. In most cases, they are an Association’s only source of revenue. Yet the lack of equity in homes restricts an Association’s ability to recover unpaid assessments. Often, an Association can expect to receive payments only after the lender has foreclosed and taken title. Only then is an owner in place with … Continue reading
THE QUESTION ALWAYS IS: WHAT IS THE COST? But is it the RIGHT question ????…………………….the answer is NO – Article by Carl Brown, RCI, RRO
Regrettably most HOA boards seem fixated on the bidder’s price as the most important item for selection of a service provider. While soliciting competitive bids for major services is commendable, the process is often poorly organized, resulting is less than complete satisfaction for one or both parties to a contract. Too often the process starts … Continue reading
Preparing for the rainy season – Article by Kim Province
It is nearing that time of the year again when the summer sun starts to play hide and seek with the clouds. Southern California is expecting normal rainfall with January and February predicted to be the wettest months this season. This gives you time to prepare your communities for the rain. If a property isn’t … Continue reading
“Rooftop Repercussions from Rudolph” – Protecting Your Roofs from Damage Caused by Holiday Lighting – Article by Charles Antis
The winter holidays are a favorite time of year for many who live in your communities. In fact, most of us get so excited that we decorate our homes with Christmas lights to spread our feelings of cheer. This enthusiasm sometimes results in damage to the weather-protective system that covers you. Damages include but are … Continue reading
6 Types Of Insurance Coverage You Didn’t Think You Needed – Article by Stephanie Christensen
You know you need auto, homeowners and probably renter’s insurance coverage. But, do you really know what kind of coverage your policies offer? The chances are, unless you are well-versed in the ins and outs of insurance, there are a few types of insurance you didn’t think you needed, when in fact, you might. Here … Continue reading
Tips for Dealing With Neighbors – Article by Erika Riggs
Your home may be your castle, or your refuge, or your treasured investment, but those warm and fuzzy feelings can sometimes, unfortunately, be rudely intruded upon by your neighbors. Rusted cars strewn about the property, right in your line of vision? Unkempt grounds, which make you consider volunteering for clean-up duty so you spruce up … Continue reading
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- CAI-CLAC 2018 Legislative Day at the Capitol Recap May 5, 2018By 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 […]caiclac
- How Do We Get Our Boards to Participate in Buck-A-Door? July 10, 2017If 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 […]caiclac
- CAI-CLAC 2018 Legislative Day at the Capitol Recap May 5, 2018
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- NEW LAWS EFFECTIVE JANUARY 2023 and OTHER RECENT CHANGES IN THE LAW IMPACTING COMMUNITY/HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS January 10, 2023By: 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 […]David C. Swedelson
- Creating Committees March 23, 2022Does 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 […]Stephen T. Brindle
- NEW LAWS EFFECTIVE JANUARY 2023 and OTHER RECENT CHANGES IN THE LAW IMPACTING COMMUNITY/HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS January 10, 2023
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- What You Need to Know Before Storing Wills Online November 16, 2022People 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 […]Hayden Roe
- How to Store Wills Online Safely November 16, 2022Creating 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 […]Hayden Roe
- What You Need to Know Before Storing Wills Online November 16, 2022
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- Water Damage PreventionWater 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 […]HOA Guy
- 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 […]HOA Guy
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