§1365.2.5 – Disclosure Form

(a) The disclosures required by this article with regard to an association or a property shall be summarized on the following form: Assessment and Reserve Funding Disclosure Summary For the […]

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§1365.2 – Inspection of Books and Records

For the purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply: “Association records” means all of the following: Any financial document required to be provided to a member in Section […]

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§1365.1 – Statutory Notice; Assessment Collection and Foreclosure

The association shall distribute the written notice described in subdivision (b) to each member of the association during the 60-day period immediately preceding the beginning of the association’s fiscal year. […]

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§1365 – Documents Prepared and Distributed by the Association

Unless the governing documents impose more stringent standards, the association shall prepare and distribute to all of its members the following documents: A pro forma operating budget, which shall include […]

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Article 2. Fiscal Matters (§1365-§1365.6)

§1365 – Documents Prepared and Distributed by the Association §1365.1 – Statutory Notice; Assessment Collection and Foreclosure §1365.2 – Inspection of Books and Records §1365.2.5 – Disclosure Form §1365.3 – […]

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§1364 – Responsibility for Repair, Replacement, or Maintenance; Damage by Wood-Destroying Pests or Organisms; Cost Allocation; Notice of Repair Requirements; Access fro Maintenance of Telephone Wiring.

Unless otherwise provided in the declaration of a common interest development, the association is responsible for repairing, replacing, or maintaining the common areas, other than exclusive use common areas, and […]

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Article 1. Common Areas (§1364)

§1364 – Responsibility for Repair, Replacement, or Maintenance; Damage by Wood-Destroying Pests or Organisms; Cost Allocation; Notice of Repair Requirements; Access fro Maintenance of Telephone Wiring.

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§1363.850 – Notice of Dispute Resolution Procedure

The notice provided pursuant to Section 1369.590 shall include a description of the internal dispute resolution process provided pursuant to this article.

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§1363.840 – Default Dispute Resolution Procedure

This section applies in an association that does not otherwise provide a fair, reasonable, and expeditious dispute resolution procedure. The procedure provided in this section is fair, reasonable, and expeditious, […]

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§1363.830 – Requirements for Dispute Resolution Procedure

A fair, reasonable, and expeditious dispute resolution procedure shall at a minimum satisfy all of the following requirements: The procedure may be invoked by either party to the dispute. Are […]

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Smart Energy Savings Investment Tips

Planning to remodel your common room? Time to replace old appliances? Consider these energy efficiency suggestions when you make purchases. Install window shading, such as patio covers, awnings, and solar […]

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Energy Saving Tips for your Association’s Members

No-Cost Winter Savings Every degree you lower your heat in the 60‑70° range will save 2% on heating costs. Set your thermostat to 55° before going to bed at night […]

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Davis-Stirling Conversion Table

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 […]

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Legal Obligations & Potential Liabilities of HOA Boards

Every person elected to serve on a homeowners association board of directors should understand the basic obligations and potential liabilities of the position. Newly elected members should educate themselves about […]

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Help Manage Your HOA with a Maintenance Responsibility Chart

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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The Need for Election Rules

Even though the elections law went into effect well over six years ago, we still frequently come across associations without election rules in place. We often hear that some boards […]

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AB 1726: Qualified Pool Operators

Author: Allen Position: Oppose Unless Amended Links: AB 1726 (As of 3/5/2012) Assembly Bill 1726 would amend the Health and Safety Code to require an owner of a public swimming pool to employ at […]

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Important Corporate Status Forms

Maintaining an active corporate status is an important responsibility of California associations. Boards of directors should understand how to maintain their corporate status, monitor that status, and fix any problems. […]

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Receivership: What Happens When an Association Fails?

When HOAs are really struggling, members will occasionally look for an outside party to take over and correct the problem. In California, a “receiver” is that third party. Here are […]

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New Lead Paint Laws Impact HOAs

Fresh on the heels of the recent pool and spa safety act comes a new Federal rule aimed at reducing lead poisoning. The law targets all contractors working on homes […]

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Vehicle Charging Stations – New Law

The Governor has signed Senate Bill 209, a law that will void governing document provisions that effectively prohibit or limit the installation of electric vehicle charging stations in homeowner associations. […]

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Why Do Boards Hide? Transparency Doesn’t Bite

When Boards Hide, What Happens? How do you think that we have ended up with laws in California that require open meetings, liberal records review rights, homeowner forums and internal […]

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