Planning to remodel your common room? Time to replace old appliances? Consider these energy efficiency suggestions when you make purchases. Install window shading, such as patio covers, awnings, and solar […]
read moreNo-Cost Winter Savings Every degree you lower your heat in the 60‑70° range will save 2% on heating costs. Set your thermostat to 55° before going to bed at night […]
read moreAs of January 1st, the Davis-Stirling Act has been replaced by “New Davis-Stirling” – the renumbered and restated version of the laws that govern our communities. Both the new and […]
read moreEvery person elected to serve on a homeowners association board of directors should understand the basic obligations and potential liabilities of the position. Newly elected members should educate themselves about […]
read moreA maintenance responsibility chart can help your HOA establish consistency while reducing the need for lawyers to determine maintenance responsibilities in your community association. This chart lists each element that […]
read moreEven though the elections law went into effect well over six years ago, we still frequently come across associations without election rules in place. We often hear that some boards […]
read moreAuthor: 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 […]
read moreMaintaining 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. […]
read moreWhen 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 […]
read moreFresh 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 […]
read moreThe 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. […]
read moreWhen 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 […]
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