The current drought endured by the state of California is not its first rodeo. Between 1987 and 1992 the second driest period in California history ravaged much of our country not the least of which, in the southwest. Fast forward nearly 20 years and front and center in the hearts and minds of many Californians […]
After Your Inaugural Ball: No Gridlock or Filibusters Allowed in the HOA Boardroom
Just imagine how attentive politicians would be to “the people’s business” if they faced personal liability to the voters for financial losses resulting from “doing nothing” or “going too far”? In America, once someone wins an election to public office, the only thing they really have to worry about is getting re-elected. For those selected […]
California Regulations Mandate Stricter Maintenance Requirements for Community Association Pools
Community pools provide welcome relief from summer heat. They also impose certain obligations on operators of those pools, including community associations. Recent regulations adopted by the California Department of Health define “public pools” to include pools maintained by community associations. The most dramatic changes are set forth in Title 22 of the California Code of […]
HOAs, Super Priority Liens, and Foreclosures Life After SFR Investments v. US Bank
Recently, the Nevada Supreme Court tackled two critical issues: First, whether a homeowners’ association (“HOA”) is a super priority lien on a property for up to 9 months of unpaid HOA dues; and second, whether such lien can be foreclosed upon nonjudicially. These issues were decided in the affirmative in SFR Investments Pool 1 v. […]
Community associations must maintain sidewalks (NJ)
Can your community association be held liable for injuries caused by poorly maintained sidewalks? According to the most recent State Supreme Court decision on this issue, yes, if the association owns the sidewalks within the community. Read the article…………..
HOA tricks, lies, and deceives … and residents still don’t care – Maybe paying the board is a good idea
In early June, homeowners at Greystone at Eastlake Vistas, a 269-unit condominium complex, found themselves caught up in a circus of tricks, lies, accusations, and betrayals that seemed more fitting to an episode of The Bachelor than the inner workings of a homeowners’ association. Read the article…………..