To amend your HOA’s governing documents, you must begin by developing and presenting the amendments to the members. And sometimes, when a vote cannot be obtained, associations can use the […]
Many new board members want an introductory guide that states in one place what are their duties and by what authority do they operate. This article discusses general concepts and […]
Sooner or later every homeowners association is faced with the question of whether or not to amend its governing documents, bylaws, and CC&Rs. Here are some common questions and answers […]
California HOA boards who fail to adopt elections rules are in violation of the law – even when they follow the procedures outlined in California’s Civil Code. This article explains […]
Published in the ECHO Journal, October 2013 Are You Slowly Sinking In The Sea Of California Compliance Requirements? After Bailing, It is Get Your Coxswain and Crew in Place and […]
Published in the ECHO Journal, September 2013 Are You Slowly Sinking In The Sea Of California Compliance Requirements? Better Start Bailing! We bale hay and bail a boat. The government […]
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 […]
The 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, […]
As of January 1st, the Davis-Stirling Act has been replaced by “New Davis-Stirling” – the renumbered and restated version of the laws that govern our communities.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 […]
A 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 […]
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