Who Fixes What? Part 2
"Who Fixes What?" in a common interest development continues. In Part 2, you will find out how the Davis-Stirling Act, negligence and past practices affect the outcome of who fixes what, and how to set policy to avoid the disputes that commonly arise over such things as water leaks that involve both common area and individual units.
Legal Issues with HOA Web Sites
Many associations are establishing web sites and Internet bulletin boards. Although such tools may be useful, they present potential problems that directors and managers need to consider. This article discusses the legal issues related to whether an association can be held liable for the contents of the bulletin board and whether a board may censor postings and if so, whether the board could be held liable for such censorship.
Why Pursue a Loan to Fund Your Major Reconstruction Project
A loan to fund major reconstruction projects is a viable method to help an HOA through a difficult financial situation. The loan will avoid the costly process of phasing a project and will preserve reserve funds already in place for other major projects or costly emergencies. This article discusses how to apply a team approach, including your property manager, construction consultant, banker and attorney, to the process of receiving a loan.
New Ordinance Requires Certification of Aging Sewer Laterals
The East Bay Municipal Water District (EBMUD) has launched a new program with the goal of diminishing waste overflow into the Bay. This article describes the impact of that new program on affected multi-family dwellings.
