*New Library Article! Many condominium associations face problems due to a misunderstanding of how their association’s policies of insurance operate and should be utilized—especially in connection with property damage emanating from broken pipes or plumbing fixtures. Those problems include, among others: (a) denying owners the benefit of the insurance coverage…
*Asked & Answered Asked – Is there a new sign requirement for pools located in homeowners associations? Answered – Yes. Title 24 of the California Building Code was updated to require new safety signs for public swimming pools. (Association pools are considered public pools.) Two new signs are required for…
The interpretation of a HOA’s maintenance and repair obligations under its CC&Rs resulted in a significant judgment against the HOA… Under the Davis-Stirling Act, Homeowners Associations (HOAs) are typically obligated to repair and maintain common areas except for those common areas deemed to be “exclusive use” common areas. The repair…