The CLAC Blog
Welcome to the CAI-CLAC blog, your resource for community association legislation, events and current news.
CAI-CLAC Opposes New Bill Allowing Accessory Dwelling Units
Assembly Bill 670 (Friedman) would require community associations to allow accessory dwelling units.
A.B. 670 would render void any provision in a community association’s governing documents prohibiting an “accessory dwelling unit” or “junior accessory dwelling unit” on a single family lot. The bill would not apply to provisions already in place as of January 1, 2020, but would apply to new documents and to any amendment effective after that date.
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CAI-CLAC Supports Two New Senate Bills Protecting Residents
CAI-CLAC continues to update our position on several bills being considered by the state legislature this year, all of which could significantly impact those living in common interest developments (CDIs). Here is what you need to know about Senate Bill 326 (Hill) and Senate Bill 754 (Moorlach) and why they have our full support.
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Bill Sponsored By CAI-CLAC Will Protect Community Association Records
Senate Bill 434 (Archuleta), jointly sponsored by Community Associations Institute’s California Legislative Action Committee and the California Association of Community Managers will provide protection for community associations when changing management companies.
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SB 323 Threatening Privacy in Homeowner Association Elections
In 2018, the Community Association Institute's California Legislative Action Committee (CAI-CLAC) fought hard to win the Governor's veto on a bill that would have threatened homeowners' privacy and would have made other fundamental changes to the way associations...
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Community Managers: An Essential Part of Building Community
Community Managers are an essential part of cultivating a harmonious community association lifestyle. Community management is more than just managing maintenance and financial services, it’s about creating an environment that is safe, secure and welcoming for all residents. Community managers that are tasked daily with managing common interest communities have tremendous opportunity to cultivate closer ties between residents, Association Board Members and can help build a strong sense of community among residence. The bottom line, building a stronger community benefits everyone.
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New Legislation Effective January 1, 2019
Through the grass-roots efforts of the Community Association Institute’s California Legislative Action Committee (CAI-CLAC), Governor Brown vetoed two bills that would have imposed unnecessary burdens on California’s community associations. We also had other successes in the 2018 legislature in educating legislators and their staffs about common interest developments and the impact of new laws.
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The San Diego Chapter’s First Legislative Day
The San Diego Chapter held its first local Legislative Day on July 27, 2018. The purpose was to build closer relationships with our elected representatives and their staff in order to expand CAI advocacy efforts on behalf of community associations. We thank Jasmine Hale at the Channel Islands Chapter for guidance and encouragement for a successful meeting…
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Tips for an Effective Meeting with Your Legislator
Each year, the Community Association Institute’s California Legislative Action Committee (CAI-CLAC) sponsors bills that will significantly enhance the lives of those living and working in California’s 50,000 common interest developments. Another important component of CAI-CLAC is ongoing education for legislators on erroneous and harmful legislation in order to protect the integrity of community associations. This is an ongoing process that requires time and people building relationships at the local level. CAI-CLAC Chapter members can help improve communication with local officials by meeting with their legislators and becoming a go-to resource for community associations. Here’s how.
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