by PR Chair | Aug 29, 2023 | Hot Bills, Legislative Updates, New Legislation
A Homeowner Leader Perspective and Testimony on AB 1458 (Ta) By Betty Roth, CMCA AMS LSM PCAM, Homeowner Leader, CAI-CLAC Treasurer Assembly Bill 1458 (Ta) addresses member elections and is one of CAI-CLAC’s sponsored legislative bills this year. This bill has been...
by PR Chair | Jun 27, 2023 | Guest Post, Legislative Updates, New Legislation, Tips
Guest Blog Post by Matthew A. Gardner, Esq. During the calendar year, CAI-CLAC will propose legislation, support legislation efforts by others, and oppose legislation that does not serve the Common Interest Development (CID) industry in a positive manner. Because of...
by PR Chair | May 18, 2023 | Hot Bills, Legislative Day, New Legislation
Guest Blog Post By Betty Roth, CMCA, AMS, LSM, PCAMHomeowner Leader; CAI CLAC Executive Committee Please note that this article is forthcoming in CAI-GRIE Connect Magazine, 2023 Issue 2. I was honored to be the CAI-CLAC Executive Committee Host as well as the...
by PR Chair | Mar 15, 2023 | HOA Trends, New Legislation
If you’re wondering what CAI-CLAC’s Wildfire Insurance Task Force has been up to over the last two years, here is a summary of our efforts on behalf of California community associations and where we currently stand. The Wildfire Insurance Task Force of CAI’s...
by PR Chair | Mar 29, 2022 | Announcements, HOA Trends, Legislative Updates, New Legislation, Partners, Uncategorized
CAI-CLAC & CA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE ASK FOR YOUR HELPGuest Blog By Kimberly Lilley As you know, communities throughout California have been experiencing dramatic insurance rate increases due to wildfire risk. These increases are not only turning association...
by PR Chair | Jan 24, 2022 | Guest Post, Hot Bills, New Legislation
Guest Blog by Clint Atherton When COIVD-19 hit its initial peak in March of 2020, communities were forced to decide if they wanted to meet in person and potentially be exposed to the virus, or hold a meeting solely via teleconference/videoconference without providing...
by PR Chair | Jan 10, 2022 | Legislative Updates, New Legislation, Partners
We are facing a crisis in the California community association industry, and many folks aren’t even aware. But, believe me, they will know soon enough. Due to the increased risk of wildfire in California, and the high expenditures made by insurance companies...
by PR Chair | Dec 13, 2021 | Legislative Updates, New Legislation, Partners
This article first appeared on Adams|Stirling LLP Newsletter here. I received a number of questions about continuing Zoom meetings after the pandemic is over. It turns out many associations like virtual meetings because of their convenience and greater member...
by PR Chair | Dec 6, 2021 | Guest Post, Legislative Updates, New Legislation
By Karen St. Onge, Chapman & Intrieri, LLP As of January 1, 2022, all associations, regardless of their size, can now forego sending out ballots in an election for the board of directors if the election is uncontested, i.e., the number of nominees does not exceed...
by PR Chair | Jul 19, 2021 | Hot Bills, Legislative Updates, New Legislation
It’s officially Summer Recess at the California State Capitol. The Legislature was busy wrapping up policy committees before leaving on July 16, 2021. The Legislature reconvenes on August 16th and our work on CAI-CLAC’s 2021 Legislative Session Hot Bills will...
