Archive for March, 2011
FHA Issues-CAI Needs Your Help; Survey
Posted On: March 31, 2011 by David C. Swedelson Community Associations Institute (CAI) is petitioning Congress to host oversight hearings examining the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) and its management of the FHA condominium insurance program. If your condominium association has applied for FHA approval, CAI would like you to take a short survey. The survey will help [...]
FHFA: The Fight’s not Over Yet!
As you are aware, thanks to the response of CAI members, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA)has made significant changes to its proposed regulation on private, deed-based transfer fees. And in case you missed it, your efforts made the national news with reports in the Washington Post and LA Times! But, our struggle is not over. [...]
Who is Responsible for Assessment Debt After HOA or Condo Foreclosure?
Beth Grimm I received an email asking a question about a former blog I did. Here it is – along with the clarification: “I recently read one of your blogs…and one thing wasn’t clear. Here is a copy of the Question and your Answer as it appeared: Q2: If the HOA does not record a [...]
May Board Members Accept Compensation in an HOA or Condo Association?
California Condo & HOA Law Beth Grimm May Board Members Accept Compensation in an HOA or Condo Association? May directors receive compensation? Here is the question as posed to me: “I am a new Board member and I am having trouble with an interpretation that my Board President has provided us. It comes from an [...]
Balcony barbeques worry condo board
Barbecue hazards Q. One of the homeowners in our condominium is building barbeques on his covered balcony. The board is very concerned about the possibility of a fire. Do you have any recommendations? A. Barbeques may be a violation of California Fire Codes Sections 308.3.1 and 308.3.1.1 which state that open-flame cooking devices may not [...]
Have You Had Your FREE Residential Water Survey?
Cross posted from the Pacific Legacy Rental Blog For all landscaped properties, the surveyor provides watering tips on how to conserve water in your garden. In single family homes, landscape watering can be the largest single component of your water consumption. During the warmer months, the landscape often accounts for over 55% of water use… [...]
Association Website
Posted by Jerry in Uncategorized on March 13, 2011
Are you looking to set up a website for your Homeowner Association. Let us create a site customized for your Association. As a default, we will set up your association’s website with a layout (theme), sidebar and footer links. However, this information is all customizable. Completely. Our association websites are powered by WordPress, a free [...]
Reserve Studies 101
Video from McCaffery Reserve Consulting – Education Video on Reserve Studies http://www.mccafferyreserveconsulting.com