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Every client is important to us whether you have a four-unit condominium building or a complex consisting of hundreds of homes. See: Management Services Offered to Small Associations, Online Management, and HOA Financial Management Services.

From time to time, we receive complaints from homeowners, including board members, that a neighbor is storing or leaving personal items in the common area contrary to the association’s rules or CC&Rs. Violators should be aware of the most common reasons for these complains: (1) They are trying to sell their home and don’t want…

In order for boards to be in compliance with the Davis-Stirling Act and in order to preserve the right to increase assessments up to 20% per year without a vote of the membership, they must distribute their 2027 budget on time. See: Budget Required and Timeline for HOA Budget.

It is highly recommended that HOA board members authorize their property manager to take certain actions well in advance of the winter season. The cost will be less during the dry season and the chances of property damage will be reduced. Following is a checklist. (1) Roofs should be inspected for needed repairs; (2) Roof…

If you are intending to rent your home in California, we suggest that you review and utilize the Addendum to Residential Lease we have provided, or something similar prepared by your attorney, in order to protect both you and your community association.

It is clear that interest rates that apply to mortgage loans are falling fast and that lenders are aggressively seeking refinance and acquisition loans. This is an excellent time to contact a mortgage broker. See: Reasons to Use a Mortgage Broker and FICO Score – Credit Score.

Homeowner associations that have full or part-time employees are required to establish, implement, and maintain injury prevention programs. See: Injury Prevention Programs Required and HOAs-Say Goodbye to Independent Contractors. The law applies to even one part-time employee.

Just a reminder. The office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to Noon and from 1 :00 pm to 5:30 pm. Our emergency number is for genuine emergencies that threaten the life, health, or safety of a person or threaten material damage to property. Please add the number to your cell phone: 818-699-5008

Dummy surveillance cameras are never a good idea because they create potential liability for the property owner or homeowner association. When members of homeowner associations, renters and visitors see dummy cameras, they often believe the premises are being monitored and are therefore, reasonably safe. If a serious crime takes place, you can be certain the…

When board members pay vendors and contractors with their own funds and then seek reimbursement from the management company, it creates accounting and liability issues. Under these circumstances, the vendor or contractor rarely submits his or her proof of license, proof of insurance naming the association as additional insured, and a W-9 form so the…