Don't Let This Happen to You

Lake Lindero HOA Loses $15.6 Million

Insurance Bad Faith

Dealing with Bad Boards

Emotional Distress Claims

Alternative Dispute Resolution ("ADR")

Pre-Litigation IDR and ADR

Adopting and Amending Operating Rules

Budget Required

Budgets for Homeowner Associations

Rules of Interpretation - HOA Governing Documents

Governing Documents

Board Meeting Definition

HOA Members Defined

Rights and Powers of HOAs and HOA Board Members

Petitions for Homeowners

Business Judgment Rule

CC&Rs and Operating Rules

Operating Rules Available

Board's Failure to Take and Maintain Minutes

Minutes of Board Meetings

Constructive Notice

Reserve Studies Required

Consequences of  Failing to Obtain Reserve Studies

Mandatory Rental Amendments for HOAs

Dangerous Animals - Strict Liability

Warning and Security Disclaimer

Summary of Reserve Study Laws

Condominium Plans, Tract Maps, Parcel Maps

Lender's Questionnaire - Purpose

No Current HOA Budget - What Can Happen?

HOAs - Say Goodbye to Independent Contractors

HOA Insurance - Minimum Liability Coverage

What do Condominium Association Insurance Companies Care About?

Reasons HOAs Get Sued

Safety Considerations for HOAs

Dummy Cameras-Fake Cameras

Swimming Pool Injuries

Pool and Spa Safety

Elevator Accidents

Swimming Pool Discrimination

Has Your HOA Been Suspended?

Serving a Request for Resolution

Record Retention Policy for Homeowner Associations

Right to Inspect HOA Records

Negligence

Glass Injuries Glossary

ADA Compliance Guidelines for Sidewalks

Attorney Fees Provisions

Appointment of a Provisional Director

Wrongful HOA Collections

Hold Harmless and Indemnity Provisions and Agreements

Specific Performance of Real Estate Obligations

Insurance Bad Faith

Partition of Real Estate - Forced Sale

Restraining Orders - Injunctive and Equitable Relief

Process Servers at Homeowner Association Properties

CC&Rs - Cover Page

Construction Defect Statutes of Limitations in California

Duty of HOA Boards to Protect Residents

Declaration of CC&Rs

Bylaws of Homeowner Associations

Suspension of Common Area Privileges

Megan's Law

Glossary of Security Terms

Operating Rules for Homeowner Associations

Why Arbitration Provisions in Contracts are Usually Unfair to Plaintiffs

When HOA Operating Rules are Unenforceable

Religious Items on Doors and Door Frames

Before You Decide On Self-Management - Read This

Disadvantages of Self-Management

How Much Does Self-Management Save?

Dummy Cameras - Fake Cameras

Injury Prevention Programs Required

Injury Report

Housing Discrimination is Illegal and Unethical

HOA Abbreviations and Acronyms