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Homeowners associations are more frequently faced with difficult situations involving resident conduct that may threaten the safety and well-being of community leaders, staff, and residents. Fortunately, California law provides HOAs with several legal tools to address threatening, intimidating, or harassing
Condominium associations are facing increasing pressure to strengthen their reserve funding, driven by both lending standards and potential legislation. Fannie Mae is considering raising its minimum reserve contribution requirement from 10% to 15% of an association’s annual budget—a 50% increase
The recent enactment of Assembly Bill 130 (AB 130) has prompted widespread discussion across the California homeowners association (HOA) industry regarding the future of continuing or daily fines for ongoing violations of an HOA’s governing documents. While the statute
*New Case Law The California Court of Appeals decision in Woolard v. Regent Real Estate Services Inc. (“Woolard”) provides important clarity on the responsibilities of homeowners’ associations (“HOAs”) and community managers in neighbor disputes. It also aligns with what we’ve
As the holiday season kicks into full effect – let the decorating begin! But does your homeowners association have a say when it comes to expressing your holiday spirit? HOA’s often have some control when it comes to regulating the
*New Case Law A recent appellate court decision, 11640 Woodbridge Condominium Homeowners Association v. Farmers Insurance Exchange (2025) 110 Cal.App.5th 211, marks an important development in HOA law and insurance policy interpretation. The Woodbridge case clarifies how “all risk” (or
*Asked & Answered Asked: “To what extent may our HOA be held liable for an injury sustained by a trespasser in our community pool?” Answered: Under California law, a property owner, including a homeowners association (HOA) may have limited
As a PCAM and former management company executive, I’ve grown increasingly frustrated with the level of training and education provided to new community managers through our existing trade organizations. About 15 years ago, several of CAI’s Executive Directors encouraged me
On June 30, 2025, AB 130 was passed by the California Legislature and signed into law by Governor Newsom. This law is effective immediately! The overall goal of the bill was to expedite housing and reduce costs by waiving
Golfers sustaining injury while out on the links is sometimes “par for the course”. Due to the nature of the sport, California courts consistently apply the “assumption of the risk” doctrine to claims by golf participants against golf course operators
Recent legislative changes under Senate Bill 900 (SB 900) have made notable updates to the Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act. These changes are especially important for California homeowners’ associations (HOAs), as they directly impact maintenance obligations, reserve funding, and emergency
Part I: Can HOAs restrict homeowners’ speech? For individuals residing in common interest developments, the constitutional right to free speech is not applicable. While many believe that they have a right to freely express themselves by posting signs, banners,
Homeowners associations are more frequently faced with difficult situations involving resident conduct that may threaten the safety and well-being of community leaders, staff, and residents. Fortunately, California law provides HOAs with several legal tools to address threatening, intimidating, or harassing
Condominium associations are facing increasing pressure to strengthen their reserve funding, driven by both lending standards and potential legislation. Fannie Mae is considering raising its minimum reserve contribution requirement from 10% to 15% of an association’s annual budget—a 50% increase
The recent enactment of Assembly Bill 130 (AB 130) has prompted widespread discussion across the California homeowners association (HOA) industry regarding the future of continuing or daily fines for ongoing violations of an HOA’s governing documents. While the statute
*New Case Law The California Court of Appeals decision in Woolard v. Regent Real Estate Services Inc. (“Woolard”) provides important clarity on the responsibilities of homeowners’ associations (“HOAs”) and community managers in neighbor disputes. It also aligns with what we’ve
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