Collection Rights & Duties

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This article provides a description of the association’s collection rights and duties, outlined in the new Davis-Stirling Act, effective January 1st, 2014. As part of the Annual Policy Statement, every […]

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Notice of Architectural Guidelines and Procedures

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This article describes the Notice of Architectural Guidelines and Procedures as it is defined in the new Davis-Stirling Act, effective January 1st, 2014. An association must annually provide its members […]

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Discipline Policy

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Under the new Davis-Stirling Act, effective January 1st, 2014, any association that has a policy regarding monetary penalties is required to adopt and distribute to each member a schedule of […]

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Annual Policy Statement

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Annual Policy Statement Overview The Annual Policy Statement is one of two main collections of disclosures required under the New Davis-Stirling Act. The second main collection of disclosures is contained […]

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Review of Financial Statement

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California Civil Code §5305 under the new Davis-Stirling Act, effective January 1, 2014, requires that every association whose gross income exceeds $75,000 for the fiscal year receive a Review of […]

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Disclosure: Insurance Coverage Summary

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The Insurance Coverage Summary is a disclosure detailing the association’s property, general liability, earthquake, flood, and fidelity insurance policies. The Summary must be submitted with the Annual Budget Report and […]

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Reserve Funding Plan

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A Reserve Funding Plan should be adopted by the board following the review and analysis of the association’s most recent Reserve Study (§5550). The Reserve Funding Plan details how the […]

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Reserve Study

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At least once every three years, the board should conduct a visual inspection of all accessible areas of the major components that the association is obligated to repair, replace, restore, […]

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Reserves Summary

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The Reserves Summary required under the new Davis-Stirling Act, effective January, 1 2014, is a disclosure to inform members about the association funds available for the replacement and or repair […]

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Annual Budget Report under the New Davis-Stirling Act

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Disclaimer: The rules and procedures described below are taken from the New Davis-Stirling Act, effective January 1st, 2014. The new law meets the requirements established under the current laws. To […]

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Annual Disclosures under the New Davis-Stirling Act

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Disclaimer: The rules and procedures described below are taken from the New Davis-Stirling Act, effective January 1st, 2014. To revisit the current requirements, review all sections (and subsections) of Civil […]

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20 Questions HOAs Must Ask Before Hiring a Construction Manager

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Before hiring a construction manner, your HOA should ask the right questions to make sure he or she is best for the job. Invite each candidate individuall to a board […]

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