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Getting Homeowners to Follow HOA Rules

Thursday, 03 March 2022 by Pat Geddie
HOA rules attorney
While HOAs perform a valuable and critical rule, some homeowners do not like being told what to do, and they chafe at rules. HOAs need to enforce their rules without a brutal battle with homeowners. Here are measures that HOAs can use to get homeowners to comply with their rules. It is in a homeowner’s
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HOA Mailing List Policies

Monday, 31 January 2022 by Pat Geddie
HOA Mailing List Policies
HOA homeowners may want the list of members’ contact information for various reasons. They do not have an unlimited right to access this list, but there may be some reasons why an HOA would need to provide it. An HOA needs a clear written policy for how it will handle these requests. Oftentimes, there is
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HOAs and Political Signs

Monday, 31 January 2022 by Pat Geddie
California HOA Attorney
In this political climate, people are expressing their own opinions far more often. One way that they do so is by displaying signs for their preferred candidates or point of view on their front yards. No matter the viewpoint, California HOAs usually cannot prohibit yard signs or place limits on how homeowners may restrict themselves.
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Can Mediation Help an HOA Dispute?

Monday, 31 January 2022 by Pat Geddie
HOA Dispute Attorney
HOA litigation should only be your option of last resort when you are in a dispute with a homeowner. Litigation can be costly and bitter, and it should only be reserved for the most intractable disputes that cannot be resolved any other way. Otherwise, mediation is one way to resolve a bitter disagreement that would
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Can an HOA Member Sue the Association?

Friday, 31 December 2021 by Pat Geddie
HOA attorney in San Jose
Residential homeowners may end up in disputes with their HOA. It happens all too often when people’s homes are involved. Homeowners often take issue with HOA rules, or they have complaints about how the HOA is being run. Unfortunately, litigation is a common tool that motivated homeowners may use against the HOA. They may even
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Financial Discrepancies with HOAs

Friday, 31 December 2021 by Pat Geddie
Cupertino, CA HOA Attorneys
Homeowners associations have a tremendous responsibility. They collect dues from members and use the money to manage the HOA. They must maintain a balance in the financial account to pay for repairs and capital projects as they are needed. HOAs must report to the members about their finances. Members have the right to know about
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HOA Election Rules in California

Friday, 31 December 2021 by Pat Geddie
HOA election rules
California HOA laws require that each HOA have rules that govern their elections. A recent amendment to the law gave even more requirements for HOAs to follow. Their rules must be detailed and cover many situations relating to votes taken by the membership. Election requirements do not just apply to votes for directors and members
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Fire Prevention for California HOAs

Saturday, 27 November 2021 by Pat Geddie
California HOA Attorney
With all of the fire concerns in certain areas of California, it is wise for all HOAs – even outside of wildfire risks – to review fire prevention in common areas and all buildings in the community. Fires are always a hazard, and an HOA might face serious liability if it does not take proper
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General Liability Insurance for HOAs

Saturday, 27 November 2021 by Pat Geddie
HOA insurance
Owning property comes with different insurance requirements, and this is no different for homeowner associations (HOAs). These entities that oversee multi-resident communities must carry general liability insurance coverage. These policies are in place to protect owners from liability if any type of harm arises from common area activity. This liability insurance should cover different situations,
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Discrimination Concerns for HOAs and Members

Saturday, 27 November 2021 by Pat Geddie
California HOA attorney
Both the federal Fair Housing Act (FHA) and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) protect Californians from discrimination in housing-related matters, which includes homeowner associations (HOAs). If an HOA is accused of discrimination, it can face costly lawsuits. On the other hand, if an HOA discriminates against you, the law gives you the right
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