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Governor Newsom Signs Into Law Three Pieces of Legislation Impacting Community Associations Sep 23, 2024

Matt Ober, Esq., CCAL, CAI-CLAC Delegate  Emeritus; Elections Task Force Chair

ELECTION RULE CHANGES

Electronic Voting Is a Reality

The Community Associations...

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2024 Mid-Session Legislative Update Aug 22, 2024

Pending California Legislation Impacting Community Associations; the Corporate Transparency Act Overview; and California Insurance Update

By Matt Ober, Esq., CCAL, CAI-CLAC...

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Breaking News ā€“ More Help For HOAs With Balcony Inspection Requirement Jul 28, 2024

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq., CCAL

Civil Code Section 5551 requires all HOAs to inspect “exterior elevated elements,” which are California HOA’s...

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H.U.D. Guidance on Assistance Animals Apr 10, 2024

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq., CCAL

Assistance animals are very important to certain disabled individuals. Under the federal Fair Housing Act (42 United States Code 3601 and...

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Going Virtual: The Pros and Cons of Online HOA Board Meetings Apr 05, 2024

By Matt D. Ober, Esq., CCAL

California’s Civil Code Section 4926 now allows community associations to conduct board and membership meetings entirely online without...

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2023 Legal Update and Case Law Review Nov 14, 2023

California Legislation and Judicial Decisions Addressing Community Associations

The following legislative summary provides an overview of new laws impacting community...

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BREAKING NEWS: A Win for Community Association Governance; Reduced Quorum for Adjourned Annual Meetings Oct 05, 2023

Governor Newsom Signs Assembly Bill 1458 (Ta) Providing a Path for Community Associations to Achieve Quorum Necessary to Elect Directors 

By Matt D. Ober, Esq.,...

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Breaking News: Virtual Meetings Are Now A Reality Sep 25, 2023

Governor Signs Assembly Bill 648 (Valencia/Lowenthal) - Meetings solely by Teleconference

By Matt D. Ober, Esq., CCAL 

California law has finally caught up with...

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Finding HOA Insurance: Strategies in Tough Times Sep 20, 2023

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq., CCAL 

Many of our client associations have had a difficult time with the rapidly increasing cost of insurance coverage to protect against...

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New Appellate Court Ruling Allows Board Email Discussions Sep 11, 2023

There is a transparency law within the Davis-Stirling Act called the “Open Meeting Act,” containing requirements regarding governance transparency. For years,...

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9 Tips for Nailing the Process of Hiring Your Next Condo/HOA Manager May 31, 2023

This article first appeared in HOAleader.com. Kelly Richardson, Esq., CCAL, is a regular contributor to help inform community associations. 

When you're ready to...

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Trendwatch: Is There More Tech Your Condo/HOA Should Be Adopting? May 24, 2023

This article first appeared in HOAleader.com. Kelly Richardson, Esq., CCAL, is a regular contributor to help inform community associations. 

Kelly Richardson,...

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