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NEW LAWS EFFECTIVE JANUARY 2023 and OTHER RECENT CHANGES IN THE LAW IMPACTING COMMUNITY/HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS (CA)

As it does just about every year, the California Legislature has made changes to the law impacting community association’s statewide.…

1 year ago

FAQs/ Article On SB 326 Hits the Nail On It’s Proverbial Head; Let’s Discuss It’s Highlights

I was going to write an article on SB 326 and discuss the bill and it’s intricacies, although not as…

1 year ago

HOA Property Management: 2023 Trends

As the world continues to evolve, so do HOA Property Management trends. In recent years, we have seen a rise…

1 year ago

Orangecrest Country Cmty. Ass’n v. Burns (CA)

Homeowner Burns submitted an architectural request for various improvements to her property, one of which was the construction of six-foot…

1 year ago

What Makes A Good HOA Board Member?

Homeowners Associations (HOAs) are a great way to bring together community members and ensure that the community thrives. As with…

1 year ago

Artus v. Gramercy Towers Condominium Assn. (CA)

Homeowner Dr. Artus and the association were warring parties. This was the fourth lawsuit between them, this one regarding the…

1 year ago

The Benefits of Board Education (CA)

In the State of California, most HOA’s are non-profit corporations managed by a board of directors composed of volunteer homeowners…

1 year ago

How are HOA Rules Enforced? (CA)

Living in any community means there are rules to follow. The police enforce the law by writing tickets, issuing warrants,…

1 year ago

Investigating Suspicious Financial Activity in Your HOA

Today, a homeowner’s association’s (HOA) board of directors depends on technology to store contracts, banking information, and other confidential documents.…

1 year ago

But We Can’t Afford It! (CA)

omeownership entails dealing with occasional unanticipated expenses. Recently, I didn’t plan on a main water line breaking, but it happened.…

1 year ago