Our association spent $2,000 on a holiday party. We were told that doing so was a violation of our board's fiduciary duties, a misuse of funds, and embezzlement. Is that true? . . . LEARN MORE
HOA ELECTION QUESTIONS 101
Get a helpful tip from the Davis-Stirling.com Newsletter by ADAMS | STIRLING PLC regarding a few HOA election questions you may be having, including. . . . . . LEARN MORE
Can I get a SENIOR DISCOUNT on my HOA Dues?
A member recently asked our board if they would consider reducing the annual dues for seniors (over age 65). Can an HOA board offer a senior discount? . . . LEARN MORE
NEW HOA LAWS for 2023
We tracked a number of bills affecting associations--several of which died on the Legislature session floor and one which was vetoed. While this year’s bills don’t have significant impact, there are some you want to pay attention to. . . . LEARN MORE
HOA DUES INCREASE WITHOUT A VOTE
Can the board increase monthly dues from $470 to $495 without a meeting of the association? - Yes. And here's why sometimes it becomes a necessity that nobody wants including the HOA board. . . . LEARN MORE
Replacing HOA Community Landscapes WITHOUT A VOTE
Can the board replace landscaping without a vote from the community?. . . . LEARN MORE
POSTING MEETING NOTICES
Our board and management refuse to post the agenda for board meetings on our website. They say they are abiding by the Civil Code because they post the agenda by the mailboxes, which is a long walk from my unit. Is this correct? . . . LEARN MORE
HOA Front Yards and VEGETABLE GARDENS
Vegetable gardening has become very popular, and some association members submitted landscape plans with large, galvanized metal planting troughs for their front yards. What limitations, if any, can we impose on front yard plantings? . . . LEARN MORE
HOA DEBT COLLECTION: Is A License Required?
Great news for HOAs collecting delinquent assessments! After over a year of confusion created by Senate Bill 908, which seemed to require that HOAs be licensed to collect assessments, California's Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) decided that . . . READ MORE
HOA VIDEO: Managing Your HOA with Committees
What is the difference between an ad hoc committee, standing committee, and executive committee? And how are they . . . . . . READ MORE
