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Governor Brown Signs SB 563; Say Good-bye to Actions Without a Meeting – Article By David Swedelson

Posted by AmberPM on September 21, 2011 · 2 Comments

Despite significant industry opposition, the Governor has signed into law amendments to the Davis Stirling Act and specifically Civil Code Section 1363.05, also known as the Common Interest Development Open Meeting Act. Attached is a copy of Civil Code Section 1363.05 with the changes highlighted. Here is the story of how this new law came … Continue reading →

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Govenor Signs Senate Bill 209 Dealing With Electric Charging Stations – Article by David C. Swedelson

Posted by AmberPM on August 2, 2011 · 2 Comments

With the proliferation of electric vehicles comes a new law that limits and restricts California community associations’ ability to prohibit an owner from installing their own electric charging station. On July 25, Governor Brown signed Senate Bill 209, which adds new Civil Code Section 1353.9. The new law takes effect January 1, 2012. New Civil Code … Continue reading →

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