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Q: I had a hearing regarding a rules violation. → Read More
One of the more common ones: HOAs can impose any fine amount that seems appropriate to punish the violating homeowner. → Read More
Yelling in a board meeting should never be acceptable behavior, no matter how strongly someone might disagree. → Read More
Exclusive use areas are often misunderstood as the unit owner’s property, but such areas are still part of the common area and therefore jointly owned with all other owners and subject to association control. → Read More
One reader suspects foul play and wants to have the property manager as well as the board members investigated. → Read More
Q: It seems our HOA is hiding behind an overused COVID excuse to hold their meetings virtually. → Read More
Exclusive use areas are often misunderstood as the unit owner’s property, but such areas are still part of the common area and therefore jointly owned with all other owners and subject to associati… → Read More
Q: Is an HOA allowed to announce the names of owners who have not paid their dues? → Read More
A new statute is being widely misapplied since it says HOAs can meet purely virtually if a declared emergency renders it “unsafe or impossible” to meet. → Read More
An HOA’s reserve funds are accumulated for specific stated common area elements and should be used for that purpose. → Read More
Q: Our HOA has board elections coming up soon. → Read More
This is the fourth and final installment of this series, which previously addressed directors, homeowners, and managers. → Read More
Civil Code Section 5103 took effect in 2022, allowing a board to declare candidates elected by acclamation if the requirements of that statute are all met. → Read More
After previous columns proposing resolutions for directors and HOA members, here are ideas for managers. → Read More
(Part 1: Resolutions for HOA directors). Second article in a four-part series. → Read More
Part of your checklist? Avoid reacting defensively to upset homeowners. → Read More
When starting the new year with commitments to improve, maybe your homeowners association could also benefit. → Read More
Avoid the “my home, my castle” attitude. → Read More
When starting the new year with commitments to improve, maybe your HOA could also benefit. → Read More
‘Twas the night before Christmas, and throughout the community … not a complaint was heard – there existed pure unity … → Read More