*New Case Law On August 16, 2012 the California Supreme Court announced its decision in a case that will undoubtedly impact homeowners associations (“HOAs”), developers, owners and insurers in disputes arising from construction defects. The ruling in Pinnacle Museum Tower Association v. Pinnacle Market Development (US) LLC sets the stage…
*New Case Law Homeowners Association (HOA) developers often reserve certain easement rights for the benefit of the HOA’s members. Such easement rights typically extend over common areas but may also extend to adjoining properties which are not included within the actual HOA development. When those easement rights are threatened or…
*Asked & Answered Asked – What effects does hiring an unlicensed contractor bear on a HOA? Answered – In accordance with the Contractors State License Board, it is illegal for an unlicensed contractor to perform work on any project that exceeds $500 or more in labor and materials. A Homeowners…
*Asked & Answered Asked – In response to a complaint by a homeowner that her noisy neighbor is causing a nuisance, is her homeowners association obligated to take legal action to remedy the problem? Answered – Maybe. A homeowners association’s (HOA’s) governing documents often contain use restrictions which prohibit homeowners…
One of the primary purposes of a Homeowners Association (HOA) is to manage and maintain the common areas within a development. Although the specific responsibilities assigned to a HOA may vary greatly depending on the terms of their governing documents, the HOA generally has a duty to act diligently and…
*New Case Law It is easy to understand how Homeowners Associations (HOAs) have standing to initiate legal action for enforcement of their governing documents or for damage to the HOA’s common areas. However, under what circumstances may a HOA bring a lawsuit on behalf of its members for claims that…