by cai-clac | Jun 23, 2015 | Uncategorized
Just imagine how attentive politicians would be to “the people’s business” if they faced personal liability to the voters for financial losses resulting from “doing nothing” or “going too far”? In America, once someone wins an...
by cai-clac | May 20, 2015 | Uncategorized
The goal of California Assembly Bill 1335, authored by Speaker Toni Atkins, is to create affordable rental and owner-occupied housing. We all support affordable housing; in fact, common interest developments provide affordable housing to seniors and to buyers entering...
by cai-clac | May 12, 2015 | Uncategorized
The current drought endured by the state of California is not its first rodeo. Between 1987 and 1992 the second driest period in California history ravaged much of our country not the least of which, in the southwest. Fast forward nearly 20 years and front and center...
by cai-clac | Apr 27, 2015 | Uncategorized
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...
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 | 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 | Jun 17, 2014 | Uncategorized
Every year, at the National Conference, Community Associations Institute (CAI) honors those individuals who have made significant contributions to our industry. These individuals have gone above and beyond when it comes to demonstrating leadership, excellence and...
by cai-clac | May 16, 2014 | Uncategorized
In Huntington Continental v. J.M. Trust (Cal. App. Sup. Ct.; January 13, 2014)(222 Cal. App. 4th Supp. 13.) the Appellate Division of the Orange County Superior Court held that the Davis-Stirling Act compels associations to accept partial payments from homeowners to...
by cai-clac | Apr 15, 2014 | Uncategorized
The CAI California Legislative Action Committee’s 21st Annual Legislative Day at the Capitol drew homeowners, community association managers and other professionals to Sacramento on April 6 and 7, to discuss legislation affecting homeowners associations with...
