Rules and Regulations
Covid-19 Update: Safely Re-Opening
April 2021 It seems that as soon as I begin to write a column on the status of the COVID-19 pandemic and associations re-opening, there is a change in the State or local orders, rendering my message obsolete. So, let me start by stating that associations should check State and County websites for the most updated information on your respective
2020 Legislative & Case Law Update
2020 Legislative & Case Law Update New laws impacting California Community Associations December 2020 Every year existing laws are amended and new laws are enacted that impact California community associations. While this year’s legislative session schedule was impacted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there were several important legislative developments. As the industry leader in Board Member training and education, PMP
Neighbor-to-Neighbor Disputes: Doing Nothing May No Longer be an Option
HUD Rule Changes How HOA’s Address Neighbor Disputes Historically, Associations have avoided interjecting in neighbor-to-neighbor disputes. Heavy walking, loud parties, surround sound systems, and slamming doors were just a few of the commonly voiced resident complaints, and up until now, the response from most Association Boards was that the residents must settle these matters amongst themselves. Effective October, 2016, The
2017-2018 LEGAL UPDATE
Every year new legislation and precedent-setting case laws impact the way Association’s are governed. At PMP we’re committed to ensuring our Board Member clients have the knowledge and tools necessary to effectively meet their fiduciary obligations and properly serve their Association. Below is a brief overview of some of the new legislation impacting Associations in 2018. For a more in-depth
Neighbor-to-Neighbor Disputes: Doing Nothing May No Longer be an Option New HUD Rule Changes How HOA’s Address Neighbor Disputes
Historically, Associations have avoided interjecting in neighbor-to-neighbor disputes. Heavy walking, surround sound systems, loud voices and slamming doors were just a few of the commonly voiced resident complaints, and up until now, the response from most Association Boards was that the residents must settle these matters amongst themselves. Effective October, 2016, The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued
Can homeowners associations stop noisy retailers?
I live in a community adjacent to a small commercial center with several retailers, including a dry cleaner and several restaurants. The dry cleaner is a fairly new tenant and the noise of the machines creates a nuisance during daytime hours. One of the restaurants has a bar that is open really late on the weekends, creating a nuisance at
Better to submit to review process
I recently moved into a new community and I am in the process of working with landscape architects to redo my front yard. Our association has a review and approval process before we can make any changes to our property, but the application is long, complicated and requires that I get my neighbor to approve the design first. My neighbor
My HOA needs some help with its pool security
DR. HOA, On Memorial Day weekend, there was an incident at our community’s pool: Two adult men who were blatantly intoxicated got into a fist fight, and the police had to be called to break it up. Our association’s answer was to hire full-time security to harass residents who use the pool by checking identification to make sure we live
Negotiating association rental restrictions
Dr. HOA, I have lived in my townhome for nearly six years, and the association board is trying to implement new CC&Rs that will not allow us to rent our units. My fiancé and I are looking to move into a house to start a family, but with the state of the current real estate market, it does not make
Can HOAs just lock out homeowners from the pool?
Dr. HOA, Last weekend, I tried to take my kids to our community pool, but our card readers did not work. I called our management company, and it told me that our card readers were turned off due to delinquent dues and fines for breaking the rules. I am a few months behind on my dues, but I am working
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