HOA Board Meetings Should be Open to Homeowners

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One of the biggest things that can incite homeowners is when they think the HOA is not being transparent. They want to at least see what is happening. When they do not have the information that they feel they deserve, they tend to get more challenging and possibly litigious. With that in mind, HOAs should
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Will an HOA Dispute Go to Court?

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HOAs might have regular disputes arise with homeowners. It is almost expected when business both affects where people live and their most valuable asset they own. Some of these disputes even end up in court. Not every HOA disagreement has to reach the stage of a lawsuit. Running an HOA and dealing with homeowners is
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Resolving Conflicts Between Homeowners and an HOA

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HOA disputes can get bitter and end up in court. This is the last thing that anyone wants, given the expense and the hostility involved. The parties could consider alternative dispute resolution (ADR) as a faster and less contentious way to settle issues. The benefit of ADR is that it is not a court. This
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Campbel, CA HOA and Real Estate Attorneys

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Real estate is a high-stakes game, and many things can go wrong and leave parties facing losses or legal liability. Protect yourself and your interests by seeking help from a Campbel, CA real estate and HOA lawyer as soon as possible. We can help prevent conflicts from arising, as well as address conflicts when they
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How to Properly Amend CC&Rs

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When a homeowner’s association (HOA) puts in place specific covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs), they are expected to last and be followed by all homeowners in the community. However, times change, and some rules might not be warranted or appropriate, and one or more homeowners might want the CC&Rs changed. There is a process to
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Should Your HOA Amend the CC&Rs?

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We discussed in a previous blog how homeowner’s associations (HOAs) can properly amend their covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs). However, when do you know when it is appropriate to do so? The CC&Rs lay out how the HOA works and how homeowners live together in the community. This is the most important document the HOA
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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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Hiring a New Management Company for Your HOA

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Many homeowners associations (HOAs) hire management companies to maintain and repair the property and common areas. In some cases, your HOA board might not be satisfied with aspects of the management service, and you might want to look for a new one to take over. There are different aspects to this process, and it is
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Requirements for the HOA Election Process in California

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In 2020, new changes took effect regarding HOA elections in California under Civil Code 5100. There are several changes that every HOA should have implemented this year, and the following is a brief overview. For HOAs with more than 6,000 members, elections can be settled by votes of acclamation when there are not more candidates
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