Issue Two 2022
Features Professional Service Provider Showcase & Resource Directory The Whole Picture: Fitting the Community’s Financial Statements Together | David Levy, MBA, CPA The Entire Community Benefits When the Board Embraces […]
Features Professional Service Provider Showcase & Resource Directory The Whole Picture: Fitting the Community’s Financial Statements Together | David Levy, MBA, CPA The Entire Community Benefits When the Board Embraces […]
Features: New Election Law | Sandra L. Gottlieb, Esq, CCAL Balcony Inspections: What to Expect | Andy Bradvica Untangling HOA’s | Derek Mobraaten The Self-Managed Association: Thoughtful Project Preplanning Ensures […]
Features: Includes Attorney and All things Legal – Professional Service Provider Directory Information about California laws that impact HOA governance and legal resources for HOA boards of directors When to […]
Features: Insurance Coverage Denied: Avoiding a Costly Insurance Denial | Charlotte Allen Better Budgeting: Tips to Avoid the Possible Traps | David Levy, CPA The Self-Managed Association: Look Ahead by […]
Features Community Management Showcase – Includes Community Association Management Directory Getting the Most from Your Management Relationship | Jeff Farnsworth CAME, CCAM-PM How to Find the Right HOA Management Company […]
Features: Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design | Tom Connelly Community & Compliance | Jeff Farnsworth Mulch to the Rescue! | Marc Dunia The Self-Managed Association: A commonsense Approach to Governing […]
Features Professional Service Provider Showcase & Resource Directory Deconstructing Construction Defects | J. Spencer Edgett, Esq. Emergency Preparedness in California HOAs | Katrina Solomatina, Esq. The Self-Managed Association: Governance Lessons […]
Features QUIZ: What’s Your HOA’s Risk Temperature? Effective Emergency Planning for HOAs The 5 Key Coverages to Protect Condo Owners The Self-Managed Association: The Basics of Volunteer Led Management Peer […]
HOA LEGAL SHOWCASE & LAW REVIEW Includes Attorney and All things Legal – Professional Service Provider Directory Information about California laws that impact HOA governance and legal resources for HOA boards […]
Features: How to Make It Safely Through the Disclosure Minefield | David F. Feingold, Esq. & Matthew A. Haulk, Esq. Davis-Stirling Act Annual Disclosure Checklist HOA Leadership 102 | Tom […]
In 2017, California HOAs will feel the impact of new California laws, federal laws, and court decisions.
read moreMold is a serious problem. These 8 strategies can help HOA boards to remedy the problem, help the affected owner, and protect the association from additional liability.
read moreWhen HOA members decide to remove their board of directors, the board has to participate in the process. This article explains the board’s responsibilities.
read more12 tips for evaluating your current HOA management company or for finding a new one.
read moreIf your association permits short-term rentals (e.g. Airbnb), clear guidelines will help your owners and protect the HOA.
read moreIf you live in an HOA or serve on the board, Directors & Officers (D&O) insurance (D&O) provides essential protection. But shoddy coverage or a late claim can jeopardize your […]
read moreFor decades, HOA Boards have communicated news and events to their members using a method developed by Johannes Gutenberg in 1439 – the hardcopy newsletter. Often delivered monthly to the […]
read moreCalifornia law provides owners with access to many HOA documents, including financial records. What are those documents, how quickly must they be provided, and what are the limitations?
read moreTips for non-Scroogey ways that HOAs can handle 3 common holiday problems: lights, theft, and parking.
read moreAirbnb has been a boon to owners looking for extra cash, but an occasional nightmare for HOAs. In San Francisco, the laws regulating Airbnb are growing more complex. What do […]
read moreWhat Does “Certified” Mean? A “certified common interest development manager” has a tested understanding of homeowner association laws and best practices, with special focus on the business and management skills […]
read moreMost people are already aware that the state of California is experiencing the worst drought in history, and our savvy followers also may know that this has significant implications on […]
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