Who Pays for Plumbing Repairs in the HOA?

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For many repairs, it is clear whether payment responsibility lies with the homeowners or the homeowner’s association (HOA). Generally speaking, if the repair is in a common area, the HOA pays, while homeowners cover repairs within their own units or homes. However, it can be more complicated when it comes to plumbing repairs, especially in
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Does an HOA Prohibit At-Home Businesses?

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In this day and age of the internet, more and more people are starting online businesses – right from their own homes. This type of business can be lucrative and save on household costs, as well. However, did you know that your HOA might prohibit you from running a commercial enterprise from your home? HOAs
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Reasonable Accommodations for Disabilities by an HOA

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The Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) in California and the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) both strictly prohibit discrimination against individuals in housing matters based on an actual or perceived disability. This includes not depriving rights to individuals with disabilities, as well as providing reasonable accommodations to those with disabilities when requested. What
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Delinquent Dues During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues into 2021, many people are still facing continuing financial struggles. Condo and homeowners can easily be included in those dealing with unemployment, underemployment, business failures or underperformance, medical bills, and more. When dealing with any of these, it is easy to imagine how people can fall behind on their HOA
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Avoiding Common Mistakes by an HOA Board

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Many HOA members enjoy serving on the board, as it allows them to volunteer for a leadership position, help neighbors with certain issues and get to know them, and play an active role in the decisions that will be made for their own association. While most people who run for the board take the role
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Should an HOA have a Preferred Contractor List?

HOA contractor list
Some homeowner associations (HOAs) might think it is helpful or preferable to provide owners with a list of contractors that the HOA would prefer them to use for repairs or maintenance to their properties. While this might seem like a beneficial – and harmless – idea, it can lead to liability of the HOA in
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HOA Board Meetings Via Zoom

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The COVID-19 pandemic has prevented many of us from gathering with those outside our households unless it is absolutely necessary, and this can apply to meetings of directors of homeowner associations (HOAs). It’s safe to say that 2020 will go down in history as the year of the Zoom meeting, and HOA director meetings are
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HOA Liability for Injuries

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One responsibility of homeowner associations (HOAs) is to maintain common areas of the common interest development in question. HOAs assess dues from homeowners for this maintenance, and the association should use dues to ensure all common areas are kept in a reasonably safe condition for all homeowners and visitors. But what happens when an HOA
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Qualifications for HOA Board Candidates

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Homeowner associations (HOAs) are strictly regulated by California law, including who can become a candidate for an HOA board. Recently, state law has limited restrictions on candidates, allowing more homeowners to try to become directors. HOAs and their members should always ensure they do not unduly restrict qualified people from running. A bill passed in
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New California Law Regarding HOA Rental Restrictions

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Governor Gavin Newsome signed Assembly Bill (AB) 3182 into California law on September 28, 2020. This provision further limits an HOA’s ability to restrict homeowners’ abilities to rent out their properties. The measure is hoped to help with the homelessness and housing crisis in California, and this, in part, aims to make more affordable housing
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