§4805 – Exercise of Powers

Unless the governing documents provide otherwise, and regardless of whether the association is incorporated or unincorporated, the association may exercise the powers granted to a nonprofit mutual benefit corporation, as […]

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§4800 – Management by Association

A common interest development shall be managed by an association that may be incorporated or unincorporated. The association may be referred to as an owners’ association or a community association.

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Article 1. Association Existence and Powers (§4800-§4820)

§4800 – Management by Association §4805 – Exercise of Powers §4820 – Joint Neighborhood Associations

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§4790 – Access to Telephone Wiring

Notwithstanding the provisions of the declaration, a member is entitled to reasonable access to the common area for the purpose of maintaining the internal and external telephone wiring made part […]

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§4785 – Occupant Removal for Treatment of Wood-Destroying Pests

The association may cause the temporary, summary removal of any occupant of a common interest development for such periods and at such times as may be necessary for prompt, effective […]

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§4780 – Wood-Destroying Pests

In a community apartment project, condominium project, or stock cooperative, unless otherwise provided in the declaration, the association is responsible for the repair and maintenance of the common area occasioned […]

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§4775 – Division of Maintenance Responsibilities

[NOTE: The changes to Civil Code Section 4775 are effective January 1, 2017.] Except as provided in paragraph (3), unless otherwise provided in the declaration of a common interest development, […]

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Article 3. Maintenance (§4775-§4790)

§4775 – Division of Maintenance Responsibilities §4780 – Wood-Destroying Pests §4785 – Occupant Removal for Treatment of Wood-Destroying Pests §4790 – Access to Telephone Wiring

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§4765 – Modification Approval Procedure

This section applies if the governing documents require association approval before a member may make a physical change to the member’s separate interest or to the common area. In reviewing […]

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§4760 – Permissible Modifications

Subject to the governing documents and applicable law, a member may do the following: Make any improvement or alteration within the boundaries of the member’s separate interest that does not […]

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Legal Issues With HOA Websites

Published in the ECHO Journal, February 2010 Many associations are establishing Websites and Internet Bulletin Boards for use by owners and residents. This article will discuss legal issues related to […]

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Who Fixes What? – Part II

Published in the ECHO Journal, February 2010 “Who fixes What” in a common interest development continues. Part I of this article, which was published in the January 2010 ECHO Journal, […]

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Smoke Alarms Save Lives

Published in the ECHO Journal, March 2010 Install. Inspect. Protect. Campaign                                        […]

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VOCs — Clearing the Air

Published in the ECHO Journal, March 2010 Volatile organic compounds, or VOCs as they are commonly called, are an increasing concern in the paints and coatings industry. The continuing regulatory […]

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The Joys of Stucco

Published in the ECHO Journal, March 2010 For more than thirty years, our firm’s task has been to keep buildings free of leaks. When we first became seriously involved with […]

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Guide to Selection of A Towing Company

Published in the ECHO Journal, April 2010 This guide is written to assist managers and boards with investigation and selection of qualified private property towing companies. What is required to […]

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Myths and Misconceptions Regarding FHA Condominium Approvals

Published in the ECHO Journal, April 2010 In an effort to know fully why the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) has changed their condominium lending requirements, it is important to understand […]

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What’s Happening with Condo Loans

Published in the ECHO Journal, April 2010 Is Financing in Serious Jeopardy? There are a number of indicators suggesting that financing for condominium associations may be in serious jeopardy. Indeed, […]

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Got Lead?

Published in the ECHO Journal, May 2010 Lead is a toxic metal that was used for many years in products found in and around our homes. Lead also can be […]

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Additional Commentary to “Got Lead?”

Published in the ECHO Journal, June 2010 An article entitled “Got Lead?” which summarized the health effects associated with lead poisoning as well as how lead hazards are created and […]

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Questions to Ask Potential Banks

Published in the ECHO Journal, June 2010 Selection of the banking relationship for a homeowner association is just as important as the choice of any other vendor and should be […]

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Amending Your HOA’s Governing Documents: Your Toughest Questions Answered

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 […]

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