by cai-clac | Mar 25, 2015 | Uncategorized
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...
by cai-clac | Mar 11, 2015 | Uncategorized
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.,...
by cai-clac | Feb 26, 2015 | Uncategorized
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...
by cai-clac | Jan 30, 2015 | Uncategorized
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)...
by cai-clac | Jan 5, 2015 | Uncategorized
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...
by cai-clac | Dec 19, 2014 | Uncategorized
Solar energy technology has advanced considerably over the years. It is arguably the cleanest renewable energy source available. Modern technology is capable of harnessing this energy for generating electricity, providing light, or heating water. As such, the...
by cai-clac | Nov 24, 2014 | Uncategorized
The holidays present the opportunity for each association to increase its members’ feelings of community. Yet, some people don’t want to decorate or don’t celebrate. Others would run up huge electric bills on lights at this time of year. Because of these...
by cai-clac | Nov 11, 2014 | Uncategorized
Delegates and Liaisons from all over California came together for the Annual Planning Meeting of the California Legislative Action Committee (CLAC). This is where the previous year’s legislative work is reviewed and plans are made for the upcoming year. It was...
by cai-clac | Nov 3, 2014 | Uncategorized
Prior to the passage of Civil Code sections 4705 and 4710, a common interest development could prohibit the hoisting of a flag on a member’s separate interest or exclusive use common area. This prohibition was enforceable so long as it did not endanger public health...
by cai-clac | Oct 13, 2014 | Uncategorized
The California legislative session has ended with the legislature passing, and Gov. Brown signing, a handful of bills that will affect common interest developments, or, as they are also known, community associations or homeowners associations. CAI’s California...
