Article 2. Modification of Separate Interest (§4760-§4765)

§4760 – Permissible Modifications §4765 – Modification Approval Procedure

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§4745 – Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Any covenant, restriction, or condition contained in any deed, contract, security instrument, or other instrument affecting the transfer or sale of any interest in a common interest development, and any […]

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§4740 – Rental or Leasing Restrictions

An owner of a separate interest in a common interest development shall not be subject to a provision in a governing document or an amendment to a governing document that […]

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§4735 – Water-Efficient Plants and Landscaping

Notwithstanding any other law, a provision of the governing documents or architectural or landscaping guidelines or policies shall be void and unenforceable if it does any of the following: Prohibits, […]

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§4730 – Marketing of Units

Any provision of a governing document that arbitrarily or unreasonably restricts an owner’s ability to market the owner’s interest in a common interest development is void. No association may adopt, […]

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§4725 – Antennas and Satellite Dishes

Any covenant, condition, or restriction contained in any deed, contract, security instrument, or other instrument affecting the transfer or sale of, or any interest in, a common interest development that […]

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§4720 – Roof Repairs and Materials

No association may require a homeowner to install or repair a roof in a manner that is in violation of Section 13132.7 of the Health and Safety Code. Governing documents […]

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§4715 – Pet Restrictions

No governing documents shall prohibit the owner of a separate interest within a common interest development from keeping at least one pet within the common interest development, subject to reasonable […]

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§4710 – Display of Noncommercial Signs

The governing documents may not prohibit posting or displaying of noncommercial signs, posters, flags, or banners on or in a member’s separate interest, except as required for the protection of […]

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§4705 – Display of United States Flags

Except as required for the protection of the public health or safety, no governing document shall limit or prohibit, or be construed to limit or prohibit, the display of the […]

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Rescuing Board Members From Email

Published in the ECHO Journal, June 2010 “I’m in trouble at work! The association board business is taking up all my time! The homeowners send me emails 24/7 and they […]

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Major Reconstruction Projects in Community Associations

Published in the ECHO Journal, June 2010 An Overview of the Unexpected The Big Surprise Every community association will face a major reconstruction project several times in the life of […]

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The Importance of Periodic Inspections and Proper Oversight of a California HOA

Published in the ECHO Journal, July 2010 Lessons From The Field One of the most important challenges facing homeowner associations is the ability to manage and maintain the buildings and […]

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HOA Insurance: Understanding Essential Types of Coverage

Making sure your HOA has proper insurance coverage is necessary to protecting the value of the property and the security of the homeowners. Find out the various types of coverage […]

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The Disclosure Trap—Part 2

Published in the ECHO Journal, July 2010 ——————————————————————— The Cast: Sally, The Association’s Manager Jones, Recent Buyer Brown, Attorney For Jones Steve, The Association’s Regular Counsel Nancy, The Association’s Litigation […]

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Mid-2010 Legislative Update

Published in the ECHO Journal, July 2010 The 2010 legislative session so far has been an interesting one. Although there are fewer bills dealing with common interest developments than normal, […]

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How “As Is” Really Isn’t How It Is

Published in the ECHO Journal, July 2010 “It depends on what the meaning of the word ‘is’ is.” – President Bill Clinton, August 1998 Let’s be honest: The only people […]

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Custom-Tailored Management Package For The Smaller Homeowners Association

Every community association is unique. Therefore, most management companies offer a variety of custom service packages to meet the unique needs for each of its clients. Many smaller associations lack […]

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Strategic Planning for HOA Board Members

Most successful businesses embrace the concept of strategic planning to drive the direction, resources, and decisions made in the daily course of doing business. A strategy establishes common goals and […]

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2009 Community Association Financial Health

Published in the ECHO Journal, October 2010 A Silver Lining In The Midst Of Economic Turmoil Introduction Community associations are not immune from the current economic crisis. When people lose […]

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What Happens When Boards Violate the Davis-Stirling Act?

For California homeowners associations, there is no state agency that enforces the law within HOA communities. So what are the consequences when boards don’t follow the Davis-Stirling Act?

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Left Holding the (Sand) Bag

Published in the ECHO Journal, August 2010 Who will Pay for the Damage Caused by Rising Sea Levels? It Could be Your Homeowners Association. The San Jose Mercury News: “From […]

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