by cai-clac | Feb 6, 2017 | Uncategorized
Hundreds of bills heard each year in Sacramento can affect California’s community associations. But how do our legislators know what’s best for homeowners? In addition to CAI-CLAC’s advocacy, it’s emails and phone calls from members like...
by cai-clac | Jan 23, 2017 | Uncategorized
The following was originally published in Connect Magazine. The elegant Renaissance Resort and Spa, located in the quiet, yet welcoming, Coachella Valley community of Indian Wells, was the site of this year’s much-anticipated and well-attended CAI-sponsored...
by cai-clac | Dec 3, 2016 | Uncategorized
Beginning January 1, 2017, a common interest development association or its authorized agent must provide notice to an owner and any tenant if a pesticide is to be applied to a separate interest or common area without using a licensed pest control operator. Under...
by cai-clac | Nov 22, 2016 | Uncategorized
One of the more interesting bills that came out of a relatively quiet year from a legislative standpoint for California’s community associations is SB 918. This law, which goes into effect on January 1, 2017, does two main things: One, it requires an owner to provide...
by cai-clac | Sep 29, 2016 | Uncategorized
Rental restrictions have been a topic of conversation among those living in and serving community associations for several years. However, in the past few years the conversation has shifted from things such as rental caps to specific provisions regarding short term...
by cai-clac | Sep 9, 2016 | Uncategorized
HR 3700 – what does it really mean? Not much. At least, not yet. If you are a Common Interest Development (CID) expert or fan, you may have heard of HR 3700 (Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act). There is a lot of buzz surrounding it in the community...
by cai-clac | Sep 7, 2016 | Uncategorized
CAI-CLAC is following legislation at the State Capitol. To get you to spend some time with our hot bills list, CLAC is holding a contest. Please share the opportunity with your friends, association and community members. To be eligible to win the $50 gift card, visit...
by cai-clac | Aug 29, 2016 | Uncategorized
Recovering addicts, as disabled persons, have the right to seek a supporting living environment, free from discrimination. Residents have the right to quietly enjoy their homes. Recovering addicts often seek out sober living homes (SLHs) to reside with others battling...
by cai-clac | Jul 25, 2016 | Uncategorized
Maintaining the voice and protecting the interests of community associations in California is the job of the Community Associations Institute’s California Legislative Action Committee (CAI-CLAC). Advocacy, also called lobbying, is one of the main goals of CAI, and is...
by cai-clac | Jul 5, 2016 | Uncategorized
In 2012, the California legislature was incensed by unprovoked attacks on small commercial operations by drive-by “disability activists” who, after eye-balling the complex for ADA violations would sue, and then settle for attorney fees and a few dollars...
