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Ah, special assessments… expensive projects, urgent issues, anxious owners, and the added bonus of some strict procedural requirements pursuant to the Davis-Stirling Act. For community managers, the key is to help the board move deliberately, communicate early, and avoid procedural missteps that could derail the election. Below is a practical checklist for preparing a special […]
Senate Bill 1007 will be heard by the California Assembly Housing & Community Development Committee on June 24, 2026 This legislation could have significant impacts on community associations and their ability to govern, maintain common areas, and fund reserves. Now is the time for community association board members, homeowners, and industry professionals to make […]
Proposed Legislation Could Significantly Impact HOA Assessments and Financial Stability Throughout California The California Legislature is currently considering Senate Bill (“SB”) 1007, proposed legislation that would substantially limit the ability of a community association’s board to increase annual (aka regular) assessments. Current California law, which has been in effect for decades, permits associations to […]
It’s 10 a.m. on the day of the monthly open meeting of the board. The agenda has been set. Notice has been posted. Board packets have been distributed. Out of the blue comes an email from a homeowner demanding reimbursement for damage from leaks, claiming they have hired a lawyer, and threatening legal action against […]
AB 1152: Impacts on Junior ADUs (“JADUs”) This bill modified the law regarding when an owner is required to occupy the single-family residence to which a JADU is attached. Previously, an owner was required to occupy the main residence; now owners are only required to occupy the main home if the JADU shares a bathroom […]
The judicial whiplash has come to an end and associations no longer need to worry about complying with the Corporate Transparency Act. On March 2, 2025, the U.S. Treasury Department announced significant changes to the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act’s (CTA) beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements. In a major policy shift, the Treasury […]
Operating rules are important tools for community associations. They supplement the CC&Rs and can provide important details regarding the use of the common area and the separate interests within the development. However, we are frequently presented with rules adopted by boards that are impossible to enforce. Rules are not self-enforcing; therefore, rules cannot simply be […]
The ABCs of HOA committees, including executive vs. advisory committees and meeting and minute requirements. Whether your community is large or small, the responsibilities of the board of directors are tremendous. From collections to maintenance, homeowner complaints, and architectural review, even boards of associations with professional management can find themselves overwhelmed. The formation of committees […]
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 […]
