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How To Be A Good HOA President

Many people underestimate the HOA President’s responsibility and what they must do to keep the community running smoothly. Although this…

1 year ago

BIAS in Our Communities: Strategies for Recognizing, Managing, and Eliminating Bias in HOAs

Bias is a buzzword we hear often in today’s world, but for many it is difficult to understand or accept.…

1 year ago

How to Direct Questions from Potential Homebuyers (CA)

Since COVID-19, followers of the real estate market may have noticed that the housing market is currently booming. There are…

1 year ago

Formation and Use of Executive Committees

A committee is a group of persons appointed by an association’s board of directors to perform a specific task or…

1 year ago

How to Navigate the Developer Transition Process as an HOA (CA)

In the life of a homeowners association, there comes a stage when it transfers from the developer’s hands to the…

1 year ago

2022 Year-End Review of California Legislation and Cases which affect Community and Homeowners’ Associations

2022 Year-End Review of California Legislation and Cases which affect Community and Homeowners’ Associations   Read the article.............................

1 year ago

Evidence of Violations is Necessary (CA)

There will come a time when a homeowner violates an association’s governing documents (i.e., CC&Rs, Rules & Regulations, Architectural Guidelines…etc).…

2 years ago

What Does It Take To Recall A Board Member of an HOA or Condo? (CA)

Is a board member acting irrationally, causing losses, harassing employees, contractors or members? Are any board members spending association funds…

2 years ago

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Condos and HOAs (CA)

Charging a plug-in hybrid or pure electric vehicle (EV) is best done at the location where the vehicle is regularly…

2 years ago

California Common Interest Developments 2023 Legislative Update

Update on laws taking effect in 2023 in California   Read the article.............................

2 years ago