HOA Homefront: How fair housing laws are helping those who need it
HOAs fall under “housing accommodations” under the Fair Housing laws and must comply with them.
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HOA Homefront: Do our balconies require inspection?
The responsibility comes down to what a community has ruled in its CR&Rs.
HOA Homefront: What if I can’t pay my assessment increases?
At some point, the HOA will send unpaid fees to collection, and the assessment collection company will begin adding their fees to the debt.
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HOA Homefront: Is your HOA’s corporate status current?
To determine whether an association is incorporated, look at the first page of the HOA’s bylaws.
HOA Homefront: For and against virtual meetings – so who decides?
Civil Code Section 4926 now allows boards to meet completely in virtual or telephonic mode, so long as certain notifications are announced to the members.
HOA Homefront: Are unexplained assessment increases and vague agendas OK?
Any assessment increase must be announced to each member at least 30 days before the increased assessment becomes due
HOA Homefront: New Year, new laws for communities
Among several key changes, purely virtual board meetings are allowed beginning in 2024.
HOA Homefront: Could holiday charity include your HOA?
Here are several ways those involved with the HOA can through generosity promote community, peace, and harmony throughout the year.
HOA Homefront: Here are a dozen long-term HOA challenges
HOAs are governed by people… and people are fallible.
HOA Homefront: Who insures what in ‘planned unit developments’?
An HOA’s obligation to obtain property damage insurance normally arises through the CC&Rs.