§4095 – Common Area

“Common area” means the entire common interest development except the separate interests therein. The estate in the common area may be a fee, a life estate, an estate for years, […]

§4090 – Board Meeting

“Board meeting” means either of the following: A congregation, at the same time and place, of a sufficient number of directors to establish a quorum of the board, to hear, […]

§4085 – Board

“Board” means the board of directors of the association.

§4080 – Association

“Association” means a nonprofit corporation or unincorporated association created for the purpose of managing a common interest development.

§4078 – Annual Policy Statement

“Annual policy statement” means the statement described in Section 5310.

§4076 – Annual Budget Report

“Annual budget report” means the report described in Section 5300.

§4075 – Definitions

The definitions in this article govern the construction of this act.

Article 2. Definitions (§4075-§4190)

§4075 – Definitions §4076 – Annual Budget Report §4777 – Notice of Pesticide Application §4078 – Annual Policy Statement §4080 – Association §4085 – Board §4090 – Board Meeting §4095 […]

§4065 – Approval by Majority of Members

If a provision of this act requires that an action be approved by a majority of all members, the action shall be approved or ratified by an affirmative vote of […]

§4055 – Retention of Electronically Delivered Documents

If the association or a member has consented to receive information by electronic delivery, and a provision of this act requires that the information be in writing, that requirement is […]

Holistic Land Stewardship

Published in the ECHO Journal, January 2013 Holistic land stewardship is a frame of reference for considering the larger ecology when making decisions about the design and maintenance of your […]

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Fund Accounting Vs. Equity Method of Reporting: Which One is Right for You?

Published in the ECHO Journal, January 2013 Financial statements for a homeowners’ association may be presented using either the Fund Accounting Method of Reporting or the Equity Method of Reporting. […]

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Making Ends Meet: Fiduciary Duty on a Limited Budget

It wasn’t so long ago that delinquencies were up, assessment payments were down and the bad economy strained the many aspects of homeowner association operations. The only thing that didn’t […]

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How to Revive Your Corporate Status

Published in the ECHO Journal, March 2013 If your homeowners association is a corporation, has it been suspended and you don’t know why? Or, do you know why, but don’t […]

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FAQs on Water Management

Cagwin & Dorward’s Water Manager, Paul Schultz, shares customer’s frequently asked questions. You might just have some of the same questions yourself. I received a letter from the water district […]

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Every HOA Must Adopt Election Rules – Following the Civil Code Isn’t Enough

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 […]

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Write-In Candidates: When are they Required?

Published in the ECHO Journal, March 2013 A major legislative overhaul of how homeowners associations in California are required to conduct director elections (and other membership votes) occurred in 2006.[1] […]

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Water, Water Everywhere – Who Is Responsible For The Damage?

Published in the ECHO Journal, April 2013 A burning question for associations and owners is who is responsible to make repairs and restore property when there is a water leak […]

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Monthly Irrigation Tips

Published in the ECHO Journal, April 2013 Jan – Monitor irrigation related water meters in “off season” for mainline leaks. Feb – Pre-season irrigation review. Repair, check, and fine tune […]

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It Takes a Village

Published in the ECHO Journal, April 2013 Owner and the Association’s Mutual Maintenance Responsibility and How It Affects the Building Longevity Have you, the board member, or your association manager […]

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Changing the Rules: Can the Board of Directors Transfer Maintenance Responsibilities to the Owners?

Published in the ECHO Journal, April 2013 A Board of Directors may at times wish to transfer a part of the Association’s maintenance responsibility to the individual owners. This can […]

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HOA Guide to Painting: How to Choose the Best Color and Contractor

Repainting the buildings in your association can be a daunting task, but we’ve got you covered. Learn how to select the right colors, what finishes to use, how to prepare […]

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