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___ THE DAVIS-STIRLING ACT IN PLAIN ENGLISH -$75.00 ... is just that! This book is a Plain English version of the main statutory body of law that regulates common interest developments in California called THE DAVIS STIRLING ACT. In a language anyone can understand it explains what the statute says, and raises some of the differences of opinion about how the law applies. It also explains some of the issues that have arisen over the statutory language. Ever try reading the Davis Stirling Act? You need this book! To order, see order form, cost is $75.00 (PLUS tax, handling, and shipping charges as outlined on the Order Form) - this book is updated each year.
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___ FINDING THE KEY TO YOUR CASTLE - $20.00 ($16 for book plus mailing) | | |||||
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___ THE CALIFORNIA HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION LEGAL DIGEST (subscription) $50.00 EMAIL ONLY - PDF Attachment (More than 20 years as a valuable resource in the industry.) This bi-monthly newsletter offers complete information to everyone interested in the legal aspects and practical nuts and bolts information on how community associations operate and how to solve common problems. The subject matter comes directly from the public and through networking with industry professionals to find out what the latest and hottest CID issues and questions are. Take a look at the past subject matter in the section of available publications and ordering past issues. You will see an itemized list of exactly what kinds of questions and problems have come up over the last 15 years, and how one might go about looking for solutions, solving problems, and looking for peace of mind. Feedback from homeowners, board members, managers, realtors and other professionals about this publication has been very positive. The amount of information packed into each Legal Digest is a whopping 7 pages on the hottest issues of the day. Each year you will also receive a legislative update on the new laws that have passed (and some that did not). The insight gained by the author's active participation in the legislative process is hardly equaled in this industry and you won't be bored with a dry analysis of technical terms. Each year there will be at least one edition covering a case update on the new law that has developed in the courts of California. Perhaps you can't afford to be without it! The minimal cost of the Legal Digest is no indication of the value you will receive. TO ORDER, SEND $50.00 (for a one year subscription - calendar year only - ask for back issues.. There is no tax or shipping cost to be added to subscriptions.)
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GUIDE BOOKLETS GUIDE TO BE AN HOA INSPECTOR OF ELECTION This guide consists of all of the information you need to get started as an HOA Inspector of Election. The HOA elections are similar to, yet very different, than public elections. This guide covers how to communicate with the association, how to set up the inspection, how to protect yourself with a good contract, what questions to ask ahead of time, and pitfalls to avoid. It will get you started ... $50.00 GUIDE TO HANDLING RECALL ELECTIONS This guide addresses the various processes involved in a recall election process. The new California HOA elections laws complicate the recall process and this takes you through the steps starting with the submission of the petition, the differences between trying to recall one board member or all, the best way to set up the meetings so the owners in the development will be informed and able to understand what is going on, how proxies might factor into the process, what effect various project documents might the various strategies that both sides might employ and the best way to set up and follow through for a proper set of elections (recall, and if that is successful, the followup election of director(s) to fill the vacated positions... $50.00 | | |||||
___Several PRIMER PUBLICATIONS are available. These are publications that explain various practical applications of subject matter that, when appropriate, recite relevant statutes, cases and other authorities and, where appropriate, include forms, lists, instructions; and proposed rules, policies, and other helpful tools. They are each $25.00. The subject matter ranges from elections to reserves to enforcement and many other subjects will be added as the publications are written. . They will be sent in PDF document format, to be provided be email. All of the publications are copyrighted in favor of Beth A. Grimm PLC. However, permission will be given for sharing them with your HOA Board, or others, by permission only.
Architectural Control AC-1 How Do You Know If You Have It? No. 28
Architectural Control AC-2 The Most Common Issues. No. 29
Architectural Control AC-3 Unreported Cases and What Can Be Learned From Them. No. 30
Assessments A-1 What Are The Limits?
Assessments A-2 What Happens in A Foreclosure Situation?
Assessments A-3 What Happens in A Bankruptcy Situation?
Assessments - A-4 - Facing a Large Special Assessment? What Do You Do? No. 38
Elections - EL-1 - How to Do it Under the New Election Laws
Elections - EL-2 - How to Choose, Appoint/Elect, Use and Instruct Inspectors No. 12
Elections - EL-3 - What IFs - How to Head Off and Solve Problems No. 13
ENFORCEMENT - EN-1 Basic Enforcement Concepts No. 21
ENFORCEMENT - EN-2 Intermediate Enforcement Points and Helpful Hints No. 22
ENFORCEMENT - EN-3 Advanced Enforcement on Parking Issues No. 23
ENFORCEMENT - EN-4 Advanced Enforcement on Neighbor to Neighbor Issues No. 24
Lease/Rental Limitations What Are They? Are They Legal?
Operations - Ops-1 Basic Operations - What About All Those Meetings?
What are the laws on notice of membership meetings? Board meetings? Emergency meetings? Townhall meetings? IDR meetings? ADR meetings? Hearings or meetings to consider discipline? Executive Sessions? How do you remember the differences?
Operations - Ops-2 - Intermediate Operations - Difficult Meetings.
What should a Board do to prepare for a difficult meeting? What if disruptions are expected? What if an angry or frustrated crowd is expected. What if it is just the same people over and over who disrupt board meetings? What are some ways to alleviate or head off extra stress at meetings? How do you get people to come to meetings? Expect some guidance with respect to regular and special board and membership meetings, difficult meetings to discuss expenses or special assessments, recall meetings, etc.
Records RC1 Record Keeping Practices
Records RC2 Records Inspection Practices and Demands
Reserves - R1 - What Must be Put Away No. 8
Reserves - R2 - What Must be Disclosed to members No. 9
Reserves - R3 - What Does Fiduciary Duty with Regard to Saving, Investing and Funding Really Mean? No. 10 FORMS:
Enforcement EN-F-1 Forms Used in Enforcement
Assessments - AF-1 Forms Used in Collections
Operations OPF-1 - Forms Used in Operations
Operations - OPF-2 - Policies Used In Operations Includes Sample Proxy, Sample Ballot, Sample Letter to Owners to Go With New Rules, Model Election Rules, and Other Sample Election-related Forms. PRICE: $25.00
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Talk about misconceptions and misunderstandings...the homeowners' association industry involving condominiums, shared amenity living, and shared responsibility is full of misconceptions and misunderstandings. The general public has processed its share from the negative "connotations" and bad press rampantly played out in the newspapers, magazines and tabloids, and even on TV and in the movies. The tabloids love a good "the board president was run over ten times by a resident who was not allowed to wash his car in the common area" story. X-files presented an episode based on a situation where the board eliminated (yes I mean that literally) owners who did not follow the "rules". And when Jerry Seinfeld's father became the subject of a nasty recall battle because he was suspected of pilfering association money when seen driving around in a new Cadillac purchased for him by his son, Jerry, the audiences loved it. Children are now exposed to it at an early age with the latest movie featuring "condo commandos" who seem to run the place without regard for the creatures just trying to find a good place to coexist with people.
So, are there answers to the questions and quandaries that arise? Yes, there are. And many can be found in THE CONDO ANSWER BOOK ... available now through Amazon.com.
If you want a version of the Davis Stirling Act in Plain English sent in pdf format as an attachment to email - secured and NOT FOR REPUBLISHING OR SENDING TO OTHERS WITHOUT A SPECIFIC WRITTEN AGREEMENT WITH ME AND PAYMENT FOR ADDITIONAL COSTS - complete the form as to your information and send me an email or note with the return of it asking specifically for the email pdf version. The cost of the pdf book is ONLY $50.00.
