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Do We Really Have to Protect the View?
Do we really need to protect an ocean view that’s smaller than the size of a hand? Well, below is an article from the Davis-Stirling.com Newsletter by ADAMS | STIRLING PLC regarding “what makes a view”. What exactly makes it a protected View? QUESTION: Some owners in our HOA have great views, others none at…
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Board Meetings . . . who’s missing and can we have a meeting?
It’s time for the monthly board meeting but not everyone shows up. Is it okay to conduct the meeting if they call in, or to conduct it at all for that matter? Below is an article from the Davis-Stirling.com Newsletter by ADAMS | STIRLING PLC regarding the business of attempting to have meetings without a quorum.…
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Executive Session Minutes & Agendas
Things you might find interesting about your Executive Session Meetings. Below is an article from the Davis-Stirling.com Newsletter by ADAMS | STIRLING PLC regarding the business of Bylaws and whether it is okay to have them unsigned or not. Executive Session Minutes QUESTION: Does Civil Code §4930 also apply to executive session meeting agendas? Can boards…
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Are Unsigned Bylaws Okay?
So what are the consequences if your Bylaws are not signed? Below is an article from the Davis-Stirling.com Newsletter by ADAMS | STIRLING PLC regarding the business of Bylaws and whether it is okay to have them unsigned or not. QUESTION: The Veteran’s Administration, HUD, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac are now requiring that boards sign…
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No D&O Insurance? Oh My!
“I am not on the board anymore and they dropped the insurance.What is the downside of not having it? Can they be forced to get the insurance?” Below is an article from the Davis-Stirling.com Newsletter by ADAMS | STIRLING PLC regarding the Directors and Officers Insurance. QUESTION: I used to be on the board and insisted…
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Maintenance Defined
What does Exclusive Use Maintenance mean? Below is an article from the Davis-Stirling.com Newsletter by ADAMS | STIRLING PLC regarding the business of HOA Board and members in regards to Exclusive Use Mantenance. QUESTION: What does Exclusive Use Maintenance mean? ANSWER: Association documents routinely assign maintenance duties between owners and the association. Unfortunately, exclusive use common areas…
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Unrevoked Consent
How should you approach “Consent”? Below is an article from the Davis-Stirling.com Newsletter by ADAMS | STIRLING PLC regarding the business of HOA Board and members in regards to Unrevoked Consent. QUESTION: Can a member send an email request authorizing their HOA to send them all mailings via email without having to fill out a…
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No Secretary & More About the Minutes
So who’s going to take the minutes? Below is an article from the Davis-Stirling.com Newsletter by ADAMS | STIRLING PLC regarding the Minutes and missing Secretaries. MINUTE PREP WHEN THE SECRETARY IS ABSENT QUESTION: I am secretary for our HOA. An executive session was held at a time when I could not attend and the president…
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The Business of the HOA Board and Emails
Does your Board use emails to make decisions? Below is an article from the Davis-Stirling.com Newsletter by Adams Kessler regarding the business of HOA Board and Emails. CONSULTANT’S EMAIL TO DIRECTORS QUESTION: As a vendor, we email our reports to the manager and copy the entire board. The manager told us to stop because it…
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Calling All HOA’s – Free Legal Advice & Legislative Update
This is an opportunity to get the latest information regarding the New Laws for 2016, the Court Cases from this year that affect HOAs and to participate in the Q&A to get valuable information about how to resolve your issues and concerns for your community. Pre-register at www.cai-glac.org for FREE entry. When: Tuesday, November 10,…
