2008:
Lease Limitation Provisions - What is the California Legislature Doing?
Earthquake Country - Do You Know Where You Live?
What's Not to Love About Your New Condo?
2007:
New Agenda Requirements of SB528
Neighbor Disputes, "Don't Say "No" ....
Simple Things to Look For in a Construction Contract
Notes on HOA Budgeting - Do you need a cushion? Definitely Yes
Reserves Disclosure Summary Chart
New Budget and Reserve Requirements
2006:
Solving Problems Not Covered by the New Election Laws
Use of proxies and meetings under new election law
A little more help with elections
Copper pipes, pinhole leaks - A look into the future
Elections for HOAs in California - What You Need to Know
SB61 - Elections, Campaigning, Use of Association Resources - Where is it Going?
2005:
New Architectural Comittee/Process Requirements
Protecting the Income Stream of HOAs in California - AB2598 was the wrong answer at wrong time
New Records Inspection Rules are Likely
Record Keeping and Inspections
The Never Ending Story
Record Keeping and Inspections
The Never Ending Story - Part II
2004:
Remember to Register Your CID!!
Another Layer of ADR added in 2005
Associations: Be aware of Contracts with Contractors
Assembly Bill 512 - Chapter 557 - Part IV
Assembly Bill 512 - Chapter 557 - Part III
Assembly Bill 512 - Chapter 557 - Part II
Assembly Bill 512 - Chapter 557 - Part I
2003:
Changes to Mgr. Cert. bill signed. Also, CID law education class
AB 555 - Dutra-Manager "Titling" Bill
How are you going to pay for the insurance increases this year?
2002:
Assessment Collection Laws revamped.
How Could This Happen? Need for unanticipated assessment?
Water Leaks - Handle With Care
Assessment Collections May Get Difficult
Mold Reporting & Insurance Claims
Flying the US flag - What's the latest?
ADR - Part II - Difference Between Mediation & Arbitration
Failure to Readily Provide Minutes Can Bite You
ADR - The difference between Mediation and Arbitration
2001:
Notice of Meetings - Is Email Notice Adequate?
What If You Don't Carry Worker's Compensation Insurance?
Use of Email: Watch Out for Pitfalls
Meetings: Do you have problems with disruptions?
Enforcement Process - Fining - Where To Begin
Solar...Solar...Solar...HOA Review of Homeowner Requests
Home Safe Program and Construction Defect Issues
New Laws on Reporting for Independent Contractors
2000:
New Law AB1823 - Dutra - Discriminatory action and fines
Common Renters Questions - Part V - 3rd Part - Myths on Section 8
Pets Bill Passes - Boards Must Pay Attention!
Common Renters Questions - Part IV - More Myths About Section 8 Tenants
Modification to SB1148 - Removal of Discriminatory Language
Common Renters Questions - Part III - Common Myths About Section 8 Tenants
Common Renters Questions - Part II - Fining for Violations of Renters
Common Renters Questions - Part I - Eviction/Suspension of Rights of Renters
Lease Limitation Amendments - Are They a Good Idea?
Harrassment Cases - Should Associations Get Involved?
Elimination of Discrimatory Language in Documents.
1999:
Cable Guys are Coming!
Lamden Stands For Judicial Deference to Board Decisions
Limitation Restrictions - Are They Legal?
FCC & Landlords, Exclusive Use Areas -- the FCC Saga Rolls On
CC&Rs - Perhaps it is Time to Take a Serious Look at Your CC&Rs
Lease Limitation Amendments - Are They a Good Idea?