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California Common Interest Developments 2023 Legislative Update

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

2 years ago

How To Survive An HOA Audit (CA)

HOA audits can be a stressful experience, but they don’t have to be. Follow the tips and tricks in this…

2 years ago

Can an HOA Board Levy Fines Against Its Homeowners? (CA)

People seem to have a love-hate relationship with homeowners associations. More often than not, the people that love them respect…

2 years ago

As Winter Is Upon Us, Getting Your Property Ready In Preventing Issues Is Essential (CA)

Although Southern California doesn’t get as cold as our northern neighbors, there are still important steps that can be taken…

2 years ago

What Is An Alternative Dispute Resolution? (CA)

An alternative dispute resolution is a way for homeowners association members to resolve conflicts without going through the traditional legal…

2 years ago

Fidelity: How Much is Enough? (CA)

We promised to take deeper dives into insurance policies required for common interest developments, this year, and one we haven’t…

2 years ago

What Happens When a Delinquent Homeowner Dies? (CA)

When a delinquent homeowner dies, there is a strict one-year statute of limitations to sue them or to continue a…

2 years ago

How To Increase The Attendance At Your Annual HOA Meetings

As a board member of your Homeowners Association, you might be wondering how to increase attendance at your annual meeting.…

2 years ago

HOA Emergency Plan: The Importance of Being Ready

No one ever wants to think about emergencies, but the unfortunate truth is that they can and do happen. Living…

2 years ago

Refresher on the Architectural Approval Process (CA)

Most CC&Rs require owners of the separate interests to obtain association approval prior to making structural alterations or alterations to…

2 years ago