by Angius & Terry | May 10, 2018 | Community Association General Counsel - CA, Construction Defect - CA
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...
by Angius & Terry | May 3, 2018 | Community Association General Counsel - CA
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...
by Angius & Terry | May 3, 2018 | Community Association General Counsel - CA
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...
by Angius & Terry | Mar 29, 2018 | Community Association General Counsel - CA
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...
by Angius & Terry | Mar 17, 2018 | Community Association General Counsel - CA
Why Condominium Associations Need a Solar Energy System Policy A California law that took effect January 1, 2018 permits condominium owners to request HOA permission to place solar energy systems on common area roofs or an exclusive use common area garage or carport...
by Angius & Terry | Feb 23, 2018 | Community Association General Counsel - CA
CACM Regional Forums – Spring 2017 How associations can have entertainment for their members without getting into trouble! I. How associations can show movies and play music without incurring liability. A. Associations need a “public performance” license in order...
