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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