Month: May 2024

Part 2 of 3: California HOA Insurance Issues Insurance carriers throughout California are non-renewing homeowner association insurance policies. As a result, premiums and deductibles for available policies are increasing exponentially and the level of coverage offered is decreasing. In part two of a three-part monthly series, we discuss what to do when insurance policies are […]

“Reserve Study.” The term is common HOA lexicon that just about everyone in our industry has heard. Managers know their associations need them. Board members know that they need them. But what are Reserve Studies, really, and why are they getting so much attention now? Well, it all comes down to – what else − […]

Community association pools are considered “public pools” for purposes of the California Building Code’s pool signage requirements. “No Lifeguard,” capacity, and “No Diving” signs are among those required to be posted. Pool rules, while not required, are strongly recommended. Adopting rules provides associations with a way to promote safety and proper conduct around the pool […]

Pool Signage Requirements in Community Associations   It’s time to dive into pool signage! California considers community association pools to be “public pools” for the purpose of the California Building Code’s (“CBC”) pool signage requirements. As your community prepares for pool season, take a moment ensure your pool signs are up to date with current […]

Have you had trouble reaching quorum for your election of directors? Has your association been in the tough position of trying to elect a board, but the number of ballots returned by the election date does not meet the minimum quorum requirements set forth in the governing documents? If you answered “yes” to both these […]