New Laws Association Finances (AB 2912) – Amends Civil Code §§ 5500 and 5380; Adds Civil Code §§ 5501, 5502, and 5806. The new law takes effect on January 1, 2019 and significantly changes the review and management of common interest developments’ financials in...
They Say You’re a Little Much for Me, You’re a Liability: Swimming Pools, Gyms, Playgrounds, Clubhouses, Tennis Courts and More Let’s start here: The common area amenities in our developments are one of the major advantages to purchasing a home in a common...
To Kill a Lawsuit Risk Reduction and Avoiding Litigation “Best way to clear the air is to have it all out in the open.” -Atticus Finch (To Kill a Mockingbird) You might be surprised to hear a lawyer say litigation is not always the best course of action. You might be...
Do not Trick, Hide or Cheat: Ethical Duties in our Industry “We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” -Winston Churchill Please recognize that the topic of ethics is as broad as space and this in no way is an attempt to provide...
BOARD MEMBER FIDUCIARY DUTY: A Nuts and Bolts Approach Most board members and community managers have probably heard or been told that a member of the board of directors owes a fiduciary duty to the homeowners association. Most board members and community managers...
Avoiding Political Turmoil in Your HOA These days, the idea of having politically charged meetings in the common area clubhouse may make your Board of Directors nervous, and rightfully so. Civil Code Section 4515 took effect January 1, 2018. The law states that an...
