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...
Articles
Closed Session Dos and Don’ts
Sep 12, 2021
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This article first appeared in Community Association Insider.
Closed sessions are among the most frequently abused governance tools in community...
EMERGING FROM THE SHADOWS— LET THERE BE SOLAR
Aug 16, 2021
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ESTABLISHING POLICIES FOR SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM INSTALLATION REQUESTS
BY: MR. JONATHAN R. DAVIS, ESQ.
This article first appeared in CAI-GRIE, Connect Magazine: 2021-Issue 3....
The Last Straw: How the Nuisance Provision Can Help Your Clients Deal with Residents’ Extreme Behaviors
Aug 12, 2021
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This article first appeared in Community Association Insider.
It’s one thing when a tenant occasionally doesn’t clean up after his dog....
Freedom to Display the American Flag in Community Associations
Jul 01, 2021
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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. ...
Is AB 3182 a Disaster or an Inconvenience?
Nov 11, 2020
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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...
The Pathway to Successfully Amending Your CC&Rs
Nov 08, 2020
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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
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By Robert DeNichilo, Esq., CCAL
Despite fierce opposition, including over 5,000 constituents personally expressing opposition to the bill, Governor Newsom signed Assembly...
State Sets Protocols for Reopening Outdoor Playground Facilities
Oct 01, 2020
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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...
Assembly Bill 3182 (Ting) Means Less Independence for Community Associations if Governor Newsom Signs it Into Law
Sep 08, 2020
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By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Assembly Member Ting from San Francisco authored Assembly Bill 3182. After multiple rounds of amendments, it was approved on...
COVID-19 and Assessments: The Impact of the Pandemic on Community Finances
Jul 08, 2020
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By Matthew A. Gardner, Esq.
The current pandemic is presenting similar warning signs that many community associations experienced during the housing crisis in 2007. With...
State Releases New Guidance to Help Counties Plan for Reopening Based on Decisions by Local Public Health Officials
Jun 08, 2020
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By Robert M. DeNichilo, Esq., CCAL
Last Friday, the California Department of Public Health issued new guidelines for reopening additional sectors of the economy. The new...
