AB 1726: Qualified Pool Operators
Author: Allen Position: Oppose Unless Amended Links: AB 1726 (As of 3/5/2012) Assembly Bill 1726 would amend the Health and Safety Code to require an owner of a public swimming pool to employ at […]
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Important Corporate Status Forms
Maintaining an active corporate status is an important responsibility of California associations. Boards of directors should understand how to maintain their corporate status, monitor that status, and fix any problems. […]
Receivership: What Happens When an Association Fails?
When HOAs are really struggling, members will occasionally look for an outside party to take over and correct the problem. In California, a “receiver” is that third party. Here are […]
New Lead Paint Laws Impact HOAs
Fresh on the heels of the recent pool and spa safety act comes a new Federal rule aimed at reducing lead poisoning. The law targets all contractors working on homes […]
Vehicle Charging Stations – New Law
The Governor has signed Senate Bill 209, a law that will void governing document provisions that effectively prohibit or limit the installation of electric vehicle charging stations in homeowner associations. […]
Why Do Boards Hide? Transparency Doesn’t Bite
When Boards Hide, What Happens? How do you think that we have ended up with laws in California that require open meetings, liberal records review rights, homeowner forums and internal […]
You Have Been Sued for Non-Compliance?!
Small Claims Courts have new authority to judge your conduct, scrutinize statutory compliance and to punish violators. At the same time you are learning the ins and outs of compliance, […]
When are HOAs Liable for Injuries to Strangers?
Boards often worry about liability stemming from uninvited strangers: hikers, skateboarding children, bicyclists, etc. Don’t worry! California law provides broad immunity for property owners against lawsuits stemming from recreational uses […]
When HOAs Must Break the Rules for Disabled Residents
Both Federal and California law require HOAs to consider special accommodations for people with disabilities, even if those accommodations would violate the governing documents. Get to know Fair Housing and […]
3 Reasons Why Your HOA Can’t Declare Bankruptcy
Why There’s No Protection for Members When Community Associations “Go Broke” You’re at a board of directors meeting of your homeowners association. Things have been happening around the community—not good […]
