California Condo & HOA Law

Recent Posts from California Condo & HOA Law

• Who Signs Minutes for HOA and Condo Meetings?

  Here is a simple question about minutes that I received recently: "Have you ever discussed how the requirement that board minutes be official is accomplished? Do they have to be signed? By the Secretary? President?"…

• The New Davis Stirling "Disclosure Index" for HOAs and Condos

  After putting out information about the new additions to the Davis Stirling Act for 2010, I got the following question: "We already include all items in the index in the year end disclosure packet. Are…

• Approving HOA Meeting Minutes - What Is The Purpose? What About Timing?

  I often get questions about meeting minutes from owners and from board members. Sometimes it's "how can I get them" or "do they have to be sent to members"? An owner has a right to…

• Board Standards - Should HOAs Have Them?

  Board standards are certainly advisable, whether they are written or not. Here are some standards that were recommended by a homeowner reader of the blog: "Ideas for 'standards': 1. Follow the By-laws, or be subject…

• DAVIS STIRLING or Davis Stirling, What is Fair in Hearings in HOAs and Condos?

  I continue to get questions relating to hearings, due process, notice, opportunity to confront witnesses, continuous fining, etc. and I will share some of these with you, and then will give my comments. Since this…

• What Are The Changes to the Davis Stirling Act Coming in 2010?

  The legislative year is essentially over with regard to bills that will be signed, vetoed, die, or be resurrected uncharacteristically, at least as to changes in the Davis Stirling Act. There are some changes which…

• Why Do Judges Tend to Make Sorry Mediators for HOA and Condo Architectural and Enforcement Cases?

  Some days I pick up my coffee in the morning, got a call, and forget about everything I was planning to do, because the call triggers extreme disdain. This is one of those mornings. Imagine…

• What Do You Do When Your HOA or CONDO Docs Are Old & Crappy & Not Helpful?

  I just got a call this am from the manager of an association in SoCal. Question asked: "Our documents are very old and not helpful. We just got a request from an owner whose garage…

• Should HOA or Condo Board Communicate with Tenant or Owner?

  Here is a question I received from a tenant: "Is it normal for the HOA and Property Management company to send somewhat intimidating and “threatening” notices of violation directly to the renter?" "Normal" is a…

• Developer Control in an HOA - When Does It End?

  Here is a question I received recently about developer control: "I am a home owner in a 2000+ home master planned community. There were only ### homes built before the original owners sold to a…