A member is no longer responsible for any fees and costs incurred by his or her association as the result of a lien recorded in error, including costs associated with […]
read moreAssociations will now be permitted, without member approval, to grant exclusive use of the common area in order to: Accommodate a disability Eliminate or fix certain construction issues Install electric […]
read morePursuant to §5350, an association board member may not vote on certain matters that concern him or herself, including: Discipline of the board member A request by the board member […]
read moreCivil Code sections §5300 and §5310 require an Annual Budget Report and Annual Policy Statement, respectively, to be delivered to all association members on an annual basis, replacing the existing budget […]
read moreThe Davis-Stirling Common Interest Develop Act, or the Davis-Stirling Act, is the primary set of laws that govern common interest developments (CIDs) and homeowners associations (HOAs) in California. Since 1985, […]
read morePublished in the ECHO Journal, September 2013 A common complaint from boards of directors is problems with absentee property owners. Renters and landlords are blamed for many of the problems […]
read moreFrom the ECHO Journal, September 2013. For both roofs and decks, semi-annual inspections are the first step in any proactive preventative maintenance program. This allows the ability to identify and […]
read morePublished in the ECHO Journal, September 2013 Meetings of the Board of Directors are always important to the function of a homeowners association. Board meetings not only provide an opportunity […]
read moreRemodeling? Should your association hire a construction manager for your next project? How do you find the appropriate construction management firm? The article below will answer these questions. Tips for […]
read moreA construction manager (CM) is a trained professional responsible for operating and overseeing construction processes while acting as a link between the professional team and the homeowner. A CM will […]
read moreStrong Leadership Effective board meetings start with strong leadership. While association presidents most often facilitate board meetings, any leader or facilitator may apply the techniques below. The president must provide […]
read moreCommon interest developments more than 30 years old often share a familiar dilemma when homeowners want to replace older single-pane windows with newer windows that are more energy efficient. Prior […]
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