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Our accounting firm, Nationwide Accounting Services is available to prepare and file your state and federal personal and business tax returns. Contact Michael Chulak with any questions and to obtain a proposal for services.

All corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships and limited liability partnerships (legal entities) in California must select an Agent for Service of Process (Agent) when they are formed but may change the Agent at any time. The Agent is the person who is actually served with a lawsuit should the entity be named as a…

California recently enacted AB 130 which became effective on June 30, 2025. It is now California Civil Code Section 5855. The law caps HOA fines to $100 per violation unless the violation involves “a significant and imminent threat to health or safety.” Unfortunately our brilliant state legislature has opened the door to litigation by not…

Anyone selling a condominiums in California is now required to provide the buyer with the required inspection report for wood supported balconies, stairways, decks and similar structures. This is now a required disclosure that sellers must make.

Turnover of HOA managers is an industry wide problem that can be avoided. If you hire Coast Management of California as your management company, your association will be managed by a shareholder of the company who is generously compensated, and who receives excellent benefits. We do not experience manager turnover like other companies and look…

HOA boards should be aware that many mortgage lenders are refusing to make loans to homeowners in condominium associations that do not follow the law by obtaining a reserve study every three years. Those that will make loans in these HOAs are taking advantage by charging higher interest rates. See: Consequences of Failing to Obtain…

The impact on the industry has been substantial: (1) The total number of violations has increased substantially, (2) The number of repeat violations has increased even more, (3) Attorney fees for HOAs have increased, (4) The amount of money collected by associations resulting from fines has declined, (5) Board members are required to spend more…

Notwithstanding that HOA boards are required to provide all members with at least a four day notice before a board meeting is held, it is recommended that boards establish dates for their board meetings in advance in January of each year for the entire calendar year. Such planning results in higher homeowner attendance and minimizes…

You can earn a referral fee of $250 to $500 for the referral of full-service HOA management accounts to Coast Management of California: Earn a Referral Fee.