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Many applications for home loans are declined for the following reasons: (1) The HOA does not have a current reserve study, (2) The HOA does not have a current budget that covers all known and reasonable line items including monthly reserve contributions, (3) The HOA has substantial deferred maintenance with no plan to eliminate it…

All properties with pools must have a fence around the pool with a self-closing gate. The fence must meet the current code, but in no event, should be less than five feet high. The fact that a particular property is “grandfathered” and does not legally require a fence to meet code is an insufficient reason…

If you are a highly experienced HOA board member that would like to start an HOA management company with a partner outside of Los Angeles County or Ventura County, visit: Start an HOA Management Company in California.

Some of our HOA management company competitors “ask” that all of the contractors and vendors that do business with their HOA clients pay the management company a fee to recommended by them as a preferred contractor or vendor. Without paying, they are not recommended. We believe this is a form of economic extortion that amounts…

It is fire season in Southern California once again. The Santa Ana Winds will be arriving soon bringing heat, reduced humidity, and severe wildfire risks. See: Brush Clearance Minimum Guidelines, Fire and Carbon Monoxide Safety Checklist, and ,u>Barbecues – Fire Safety to maximize the safety of your family and pets.

Sellers of homes must now disclose in writing known tobacco/nicotine residue or history of smoking on properties being sold . Failure to do so can result in a major lawsuit by the buyer of a residence. Homes that had been occupied by smokers often sell for 30% to 40% less than clean homes. A renter…

One of the important services we provide is offering HOA property management proposals to developers that are both comprehensive and reasonably priced. We are aware that the HOA fees charged home buyers makes a difference in their selection decision. We will provide you with a highly competitive price and will back it up with excellent…

Please be certain to install any personal cameras only after checking your homeowner association CC&Rs and operating rules. These governing documents are likely to include restrictions limiting their placement. Other residents are entitled to the protection of their privacy. One restriction is certain. Homeowners may not attach cameras to the common areas without obtaining the…

Effective January 1, 2026, California’s Assembly Bill 628 requires all landlords to provide both a working refrigerator and a cooking stove or range as part of the rental unit for any tenancy that is: 1. Newly created on or after January 1, 2026, or 2. Renewed or extended on or after January 1, 2026. This…

California Civil Code Section 5551 (f) mandates that the inspection report for exterior elevated elements (such as balconies and decks) required by law must be signed and stamped by the inspector, presented to the HOA board, and incorporated into the association’s reserve study. This ensures structural safety findings are integrated into long-term maintenance planning. This…