Category: Rules & Regs
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HOW TO PROCEED WHEN TAKING FUNDS FROM HOA RESERVE ACCOUNTS
If funds are taken from the reserve account for a new roof, does the reserve fund need to be replenished? If so, what is the timeline? One year? Two years? . . . LEARN MORE
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Do ZOOM MEETINGS END with the Pandemic?
I received a number of questions about continuing Zoom meetings after the pandemic is over. It turns out many associations like virtual meetings because of their convenience and greater member participation. Can we continue Zoom meetings? . . . LEARN MORE
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Adopting EMERGENCY Rules
For most associations, the pandemic was the first time emergency rules were adopted. Can HOA’s proceed with more emergency rules? . . . LEARN MORE
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MENTAL ILLNESS and Board Duties
One of our members appears to have a mental issue causing her to harass her next door neighbor. At what point should or must a board get involved in neighbor-to-neighbor disputes? . . . LEARN MORE
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CORPORATION ELECTED TO HOA BOARD – Can An Employee hold a board seat?
Our HOA has several members that operate commercial vineyards on their lots. Employees of two of these corporations hold board seats, even though they are not owners or members. Is this allowed under Davis-Stirling? . . . 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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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 . . . . .
