SB 969 – Association Elections

Includes among the permissible reasons for disqualifying a person from nomination as a member of a Board of Directors of a common interest development, if the person has served the […]

SB 182 – Fire Retardant Roofs

Within a very high fire severity zone, requires an association to allow an owner to use at least one type of fire retardant roof covering material that meets certain requirements […]

AB 2227 – FDIC & Fidelity Bond Coverage

Would require that association funds transfers greater than $10,000 receive prior written approval from the board of directors, that association funds shall be deposited in an institution insured by the […]

SB 326 – Mandatory Balcony Inspections

SB 326 requires the association of a condominium project to cause a reasonably competent and diligent visual inspection of exterior elevated elements, defined as the load-bearing components and associated waterproofing […]

AB 670 – Accessory Dwelling Units

AB 670 would void CC&R provisions that prohibit or unreasonably restrict the construction or use of an accessory dwelling unit. However, the bill would permit certain reasonable restrictions.

SB 323 – Elections: Felons, Access, and Redress

This bill makes changes to a large number of election-related rules, including: director qualifications, permissible election venues, inspector of elections provisions, member list information, the minimum period between elections, and […]

SB 434 – Managing Agent: Production of Records

The Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act defines a “managing agent” as a person who, for compensation or in expectation of compensation, exercises control over the assets of a common interest […]

SB 652 – Right to Display Religious Items

The Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act prohibits the governing documents of a common interest development from prohibiting the posting or display of noncommercial signs, posters, flags, or banners on or […]

SB 754 – Election by Acclamation

The Davis-Stirling Act currently requires the election of directors to serve on the board of directors of the association to be held by secret ballot, and requires an association to […]

2018 Legislation – AB 534 – Mechanics Liens on CID Owners

Prohibits, in a common interest development, a mechanics lien from being filed against another owner in the common interest development unless that consent was provided or that request was made, […]

DAVIS-STIRLING ACT | ANNUAL DISCLOSURE LIST

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Effective Emergency Planning for HOA Communities

Nothing is more essential to managing risk than a plan for property emergencies. Time is of the essence. Water soaks in, wicks up walls, flows into electrical outlets and the cleanup grows more expensive. A clean water spill (water from a sink, bathtub or shower) can be dried easily, but if not handled correctly 24-36 hours later mold can begin to grow on porous materials.

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WHAT IS YOUR HOA’S RISK TEMPERATURE

  By Sharon Glenn Pratt, Esq.  | January 2021                                      Expensive problems can […]

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Insuring for Disasters: HOA Budgeting and Planning

The recent hurricanes in Texas and Florida have many of us thinking about what we would do in a catastrophe. For association boards, insurance is the front line of disaster […]

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Unforeseen Conditions and Hidden Costs of Construction Projects

Developing a Projected Cost Budget It is not surprising to know that in the initial phases of every proposed construction project, it is the first task of the Construction Manager […]

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How Can HOAs Use Reserve or Settlement Funds?

Boards in need of cash may want to use cash in the reserve accounts or from legal settlements, but there are important restrictions.

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HOAs and Defibrillators: the Pros and Cons

Should homeowner associations maintain defibrillators (or “AEDs”)? These life-saving devices can also be a source of major liability. Proceed with caution.

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10 Tips for New HOA Board Members

New to the HOA board or welcoming new board members? Here are 10 tips to help new board members get up to speed quickly and work effectively.

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Can the HOA Trespass to Correct Violations?

Your HOA board wants to go onto a property to correct a covenant violation. Can you? Even if you have legal authorization, should you? There are a number of risks […]

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How to Use Your HOA’s Political Power

Your HOA has political power: people who unite around a common cause can change local policies. And your neighbors can help you make big changes.

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The Special Assessment

“Special Assessment” is a dirty word in most HOAs. While boards and managers may view a special assessment as a tool to achieve the funding needs of the homeowners association, […]

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6 Common HOA Nuisances and How to Handle Them

Smoking, noisy floors, rambunxious children, and barking dogs are often the subject of HOA nuisance complaints. When do these issues qualify as a nuisance and when is the board obligated […]

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