Archive for January, 2012
Davis-Sterling.com Newsletter – 01/29/2012
OWNER CORRESPONDENCE IN THE MINUTES QUESTION: I sent a letter to a board member questioning a major expense the association is undertaking. When the director tried to include this letter in the minutes, the board refused. Is this proper? I always thought a director could have letters from residents added to the minutes so they’re [...]
Pasadena’s No Smoking Ordinance Went Into Effect January 1st; Impacts Condos and Homeowners Associations in the City
By Sandra L. Gottlieb, Esq., Senior Partner, Swedelson & Gottlieb On July 11, 2011, the City of Pasadena passed a “no-smoking” ordinance for multi-family homes, defined as two or more units, applicable to both those now existing and to be built, effective January 1, 2012. The ordinance provides that it will be unlawful to smoke [...]
Davis-Sterling.com Newsletter – 01/15/2012
ASSESSMENT REFUND? QUESTION: Our CC&Rs say the board can raise our yearly dues. However, our rules were changed to state that our dues cannot be raised above our current $36. The board raised our dues in violation of the rules. Does the board have to reimburse homeowners for the increased money ($11), as what they [...]