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California Appellate Court Affirms Association’s Right to Impose Restrictions on Hardwood Flooring
One of the consistent issues plaguing condominium associations is that of unapproved hardwood floors. Often installed in an attempt not only to improve or beautify the unit, but also help alleviate dust allergies. However, when installed over a lower floor unit, they...
CAI California Legislative Action Committee’s Legislative Day at the Capitol 2015
We did it again! We went to Sacramento, educated ourselves about pending legislation, and then spoke to our legislators and made a difference. One attendee remarked that it wasn’t as ominous a task as she had expected; the only thing needed to make a difference was a...
And the Nominees are…
It’s that time of year again! It’s time for CAI-California Legislative Action Committee members to come together in Sacramento for the 2015 Legislative Day at the Capitol. It’s also time to recognize outstanding chapter volunteers for service to CLAC above and beyond...
CAI-CLAC Convenes HOA Industry Round Table
For several years CAI-CLAC has invited all segments of the community association industry to a “pre-session” meeting in the Capitol to discuss possible legislation that we might expect to see this year. Invited to the informal discussion were lobbyists for association...
How CLAC Benefits from CCAL Attorneys
Of thousands of practicing HOA attorneys nationwide, fewer than 150 have been admitted to CAI’s prestigious College of Community Association Lawyers, and eight of them serve on the California Legislative Action Committee (CLAC). They are: Jeffrey A. Beaumont, Esq.,...
The Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act Is Celebrating Its 30-Year Anniversary: Let’s Celebrate
Much has changed over the last 30 years. In 1985, the Dow Jones industrial average was at 1500. The Internet's domain name system was created and its first domain name was registered. The cost of a gallon of gas was 93 cents. Ronald Reagan was our President. The world...
Hearings and Enforcement: The Other Dispute Resolution Procedure
The California Legislature turned its attention to Internal Dispute Resolution, or "IDR," in 2014. As a result, Associations must now allow homeowners to bring an attorney, or a third party, to IDR meetings. (The changes are in Civil Code Sections 5910(f) and...
2015 California Legislative Calendar
The legislative calendar establishes a schedule for the 2015-16 Legislative Session and provides important deadlines to the legislative process. While this is a general outline for the legislative year, the Senate and Assembly Daily Files contain the scheduled events...
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