Category: HOA Board Advice
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Deferred Maintenance and NO RESERVES
What happened to the Champlain Towers Florida disaster is relevant to California associations. The towers were built in 1981. (Condo construction in California started in the . . . LEARN MORE
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How to Safely REOPEN HOA FACILITIES
On Tuesday, June 15, California is lifting most, but not all, COVID restrictions. Associations can reopen their facilities but still need to follow applicable Health department directives. Those who are . . . LEARN MORE
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PROOF OF VACCINATION to use the HOA Facilities
How do we deal with some people receiving the vaccine and others refusing? We hope to open our pool this summer. Can or should we restrict those who have not been . . . LEARN MORE
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Spending Unbudgeted Money on WILDFIRE SAFETY
We want to pay for wildfire fuel reduction on non-HOA property contiguous to our common areas and homeowners’ property lines. This would provide an additional buffer against wildfires. Is such an expenditure . . . LEARN MORE
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HOA VIDEO: Conflict of Interest
There has been an increase in litigation involving breaches of fiduciary duties, mostly because volunteer directors are unclear about what they can and cannot do. This video should . . .
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FORECLOSURES: Big Changes to Procedures
In an effort to create more affordable housing, the California Legislature enacted Senate Bill 1079 which modifies procedures for the sale of residential property through nonjudicial foreclosure.The goal is to assist eligible bidders in . . .
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COST OF BALCONY INSPECTIONS AND REPAIRS
The balcony inspection bill, AB 326, is causing a stir. The board claims it makes the HOA responsible to repair balconies. I say it only requires an HOA to enforce repairs by the tenants if . . . . .
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FACE MASK In HOA Common Areas
We’ve had signs at the front door and lobby for several weeks indicating that face coverings are required in all common areas. Everyone has complied, except one . . . . .
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EXCESSIVE RENTALS In Your HOA Community
This article from the Davis-Stirling.com Newsletter by ADAMS | STIRLING PLC will help you understand the consequences of having too many rentals . . . .
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DELINQUENT ASSESSMENTS, LATE FEES & INTEREST
In this article, you’ll find helpful info from the Davis-Stirling.com Newsletter by ADAMS | STIRLING PLC regarding delinquent Assessments, late fees, and interest. . . .
