ECHO Journal Article Index

The ECHO Journal is a monthly magazine addressing topics of vital interest to directors, officers and managers of homeowner associations. The most recent issues of the ECHO Journal appear below. To see the feature articles in each issue, click on the issue date. To view an abstract of individual articles, click on the article title. For more information about articles contained in the ECHO Journal, contact the ECHO office.

July 2010     How "As Is" Realy Isn't How It Is Attorney Matt Malone discusses the legal effect of "as-is" clauses in defect claims. If your association is facing such a defect claim, you are ill advised simply to walk away without first consulting counsel to guide you through the challenges you might raise. You may find that it is not always clear what the meaning of "as is" actually is.     Mid-2010 Legislative Update Bills of significant interest to association members and professionals in this legislative session, along with their current status, are discussed.     The Disclosure Trap - Part 2 When we last left Sally, she was trying to figure a way out of certain disaster. About 2 years ago, Sally convinced the board to approve a competent inspection of the property. The engineer found damage that would have cost $3,000,000. Since then there has been not one piece of good news in this sordid saga. Read on to see what has happened.     An Association Insurance Survival Kit Insuring a development involves elements similar to a survival kit. Just as you would pack a survival kit for you and your family, a community must also prepare for a loss by obtaining essential insurance coverage. In this article, learn about the coverage necessary to insure an HOA and at the very least know how to pack a survival kit.     The Importance of Periodic Inspections and Proper Oversight of a California HOA