September 2015

  • El Nino is Coming
  • Board Members with Hidden Agendas
  • Self Help
  • Less is Best When Refining Your Rules and Regulations
  • What is a “Request for Proposal”?

August 2015

  • Berkeley Balcony Tragedy
  • Solving the Reconstruction Puzzle!
  • Lender Requirements Affect Everyone
  • Business v. Politics or Management v. Board
  • Level 3 Inspections: A Non-Invasive Approach to Tree Risk Management

July 2015

  • Special Assessments
  • Inspection of Records in a Homeowners Association
  • Tell Everyone How You Maintain, Protect and Enhance!
  • Hate Rules Enforcement by your Community Association?
  • Color: Theory and Perception

June 2015

  • Your Keys to an Energy Efficient Future!
  • Inspection of Records in a Homeowners Association
  • The Association Death Spiral and How to Avoid It
  • Dynamic Negotiations
  • Challenging Directors: Some Practical Tips for the Sensible Majority

May 2015

  • Optional Insurance Coverage Overview
  • Avoiding Illegal Board Activity and Lawsuits
  • The Science Behind Irrigation Water Management
  • Reality Check – The Truth About People, Pets, and Parking
  • New Airbnb Law Legalizing Short-Term Rentals

April 2015

  • Top Traits of Great Boards of Directors
  • HOA Emergency Planning
  • The Lost Art of Roof Maintenance
  • Responding to a Recall Petition
  • Does the Tow Company Owe You Money?

March 2015

  • Board Member Fiduciary Duty
  • Is Your HOA Unknowingly Engaging in Discrimination?
  • The HOA was Sued and We Should “Tender” – What Does that Mean?
  • Reserve Study Results – What to Expect
  • Advantages and Challenges of Internet Communications in HOAs

February 2015

  • 2014 California Community Association Financial Survey
  • Managing Association Contractors and Service Providers
  • 10 Things Every Board Should Know About Architectural Controls
  • What’s In a Warranty?
  • Use of Association Funds