In this incredible housing market, several new common interest communities have been created to provide for the construction of new homes. On or before declarant control is terminated in these communities, CCIOA requires that an …
Continue readingMonth: February 2018
New Association Budget Provision Effective July 1, 2018
I know that most boards and community association managers have the word ‘budget’ off of their radars and minds until later this year. However, there is a minor change to CCIOA’s provisions surrounding proposed budgets …
Continue readingWhen should a community association foreclose against a delinquent owner?
Almost every association has that ‘one owner’ that always appears to be delinquent in the payment of his/her assessments. In most cases, it is typically not a good idea to pursue a foreclosure lawsuit as …
Continue readingManager Licensing Continuation Bill Explained
Yesterday, I blogged about the introduction of House Bill 18-1175 which proposes the continued regulation of community association managers by the director of the Division of Real Estate. In a nutshell, the following has been …
Continue readingHB 18-1175- Sunset Community Association Managers
House Bill 18-1175 has been introduced and provides the following with regards to community association manager licensing: Sections 1 and 2 of the bill continue the licensing of community association managers and management companies, subject to …
Continue readingReceivership Basics
One of the least misunderstood methods for collecting association debt is the filing of a receivership lawsuit. A receivership can be a very effective method of collecting association debt when more traditional methods of collection …
Continue readingHow about keeping that garage door open all day?
A California homeowner association recently received nationwide attention after its board of directors passed a rule requiring homeowners to keep their garage doors open on weekdays between 8am and 4pm. The rule came in response …
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