California Articles

HOA Homefront: Myths mold consultants use to scare residents, homeowners (pt 2) (CA)

Although mold trade organizations have created their own credentials and extensive and expensive cleanup protocols, the EPA recommendation to clean…

1 month ago

HOA boards unintended victims of federal law aimed at terrorism

A federal law aimed at curtailing money laundering to benefit terrorists is catching the more than 120 homeowners associations in…

1 month ago

Overcoming the Challenge: Ensuring Renters Adhere to Community Guidelines (CA)

In the vibrant tapestry of community living, harmony and order are often maintained through carefully crafted rules and regulations. These…

1 month ago

Treasurer’s Payment Mistake Requires Defense Coverage Under Property Association’s D&O Policy

A federal court recently ruled that a carrier must defend its policyholder against a claim involving the treasurer’s erroneous payment…

1 month ago

HOA Homefront: Why ‘toxic mold’ myths continue to panic residents (CA)

In 2000, a new panic swept the country — “toxic mold.”  Twenty-four years of lawsuits and untold billions of dollars…

2 months ago

Understanding the Differences Between CC&Rs, Bylaws and Rules & Regulations (CA)

For HOAs, implementing universal rules and expectations is part of what helps a community thrive. To structure these, every association…

2 months ago

Navigating the Shadows: HOA Fraud and Community Safety (CA)

Homeowners Associations (HOAs) play a pivotal role in maintaining harmony and order in the fabric of community living. However, this…

2 months ago

Say What? Court Says Boards Can E-mail (CA)

The Court of Appeals for the Fourth Appellate District recently handed down a landmark decision impacting HOA governance. In LNSU…

2 months ago

Mastering the Architectural Review Process

Reviewing architectural applications is typically part of a community association manager’s bread and butter. However, the architectural review process can…

2 months ago