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You're On the Board, Now What?! Jul 11, 2025

By Matt D. Ober, Esq., CCAL 

This article was originally written for HOA Organizers Newsletter. You can view it here. 

The Basics On Director Roles And Responsibilities

Whe...

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Governor Newsom Signs AB 130 - Cutting Back on CID Enforcement Rights Jul 02, 2025

AB 130 (Housing) caps association fines at $100 per violation effective immediately — with exceptions only for health and safety concerns.

Late Monday, June 30, 2025, Governo...

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Nationwide Stay Removed on Corporate Transparency Act Filing Deadlines Feb 19, 2025

On February 17, 2025, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas removed the nationwide stay on the filing deadlines for the Corporate Transparency Act...

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2024 Legal Update and Case Law Review Feb 10, 2025

The following summary highlights the new laws and significant court decisions impacting community associations in 2025. Unless otherwise noted, all laws outlined below took ef...

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Dealing with Disaster Jan 15, 2025

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

After a disaster individual homeowners, HOA boards, and managers can be overwhelmed by the many decisions they face. Careful actions can ave...

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Breaking News – 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 responsibility by December 31...

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