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Governor Newsom Declares Drought State of Emergency Oct 20, 2021

On October 19, 2021, Governor Newsom issued a State of Emergency proclamation effectively expanding the drought emergency statewide. The proclamation follows the...

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Vaccine mandates: What Could Requirements Mean for Your Community Oct 18, 2021

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This article first appeared on Community Associations Institute (CAI) Ungated.

The continued presence of the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S....

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Conflicts Kill Business Judgment Rule Protections Sep 20, 2021

This article first appeared in Community Association Insider. 

Conflicts of interest can strip board members of the protections they otherwise might have under...

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Closed Session Dos and Don’ts Sep 12, 2021

 This article first appeared in Community Association Insider. 

Closed sessions are among the most frequently abused governance tools in community...

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EMERGING FROM THE SHADOWS— LET THERE BE SOLAR Aug 16, 2021

ESTABLISHING POLICIES FOR SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM INSTALLATION REQUESTS

BY: JONATHAN R. DAVIS, ESQ.

This article first appeared in CAI-GRIE, Connect Magazine: 2021-Issue 3. To...

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The Last Straw: How the Nuisance Provision Can Help Your Clients Deal with Residents’ Extreme Behaviors Aug 12, 2021

This article first appeared in Community Association Insider. 

It’s one thing when a tenant occasionally doesn’t clean up after his dog....

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Freedom to Display the American Flag in Community Associations Jul 01, 2021

By Matt D. Ober, Esq., CCAL

Among the freedoms we enjoy is the freedom to choose whether to display the American Flag, and if so, how we chose to display the flag. ...

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Is AB 3182 a Disaster or an Inconvenience? Nov 11, 2020

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

[Spoiler Alert: Community Associations Will Survive.]

It was a tumultuous year in Sacramento due to the pandemic. Only one major HOA bill...

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The Pathway to Successfully Amending Your CC&Rs Nov 08, 2020

By Daniel C. Heaton

This article appeared in CAI-GRIE, Connect Magazine: 2021-Issue 2. To read more, click here.

5 Tips to Court Approval of Your CC&Rs Amendment

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AB 3182 Signed and the Impact on California Community Associations Oct 01, 2020

By Robert DeNichilo, Esq., CCAL

Despite fierce opposition, including over 5,000 constituents personally expressing opposition to the bill, Governor Newsom signed Assembly...

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State Sets Protocols for Reopening Outdoor Playground Facilities Oct 01, 2020

By Matt D. Ober, Esq., CCAL

For those who need a break from guiding your children through home schooling or distance learning, your community association playground may...

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Prepare Now to Welcome the Accessory Dwelling Unit into your Community Association Sep 13, 2020

By Matt D. Ober, Esq., CCAL

Proactive rule adoption and enforcement will ease the growing pains of ADU/JADUs in your community.

Formally termed the...

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