- David Swedelson will be a Speaker at CAI-GLAC Technology Program
- What We Learned at CAI's 31st Annual National Law Seminar in Tucson, Arizona
- David Swedelson and Sandra Gottlieb Nominated for CAI-GLAC's Excellence in Education Award
- Alex Noland Nominated for CAI-OC Rookie of the Year Award
- Collecting Delinquent Assessments in a Troubled Economy
- A Building Component Does Not Become Common Area Just Because It Was Placed or Built On The Common Area
- Accidental Voicemail Spills the Beans--Be Careful Out There
- IS THE “GREAT RECESSION” OVER YET? FOR CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS, NOT BY A LONG SHOT!
- How to Perfect an Assignment of Rents Clause in CC&Rs
- Can you Avoid Webtribution— Toxic Disinhibition Posted By David C. Swedelson, Esq.; Swedelson & Gottlieb
- What Makes a Rule Reasonable or Unreasonable?
- No, You Cannot Adopt a Rule that is More Restrictive than the Provisions of the Association’s CC&Rs
- Swedelson & Gottlieb’s Sandra Gottlieb Elected to Board of Channel Islands Chapter of Community Associations Institute; Will Serve as the Chapter's President-Elect
- Swedelson & Gottlieb Publishes its 2009-2010 Annual Checklist
- SWEDELSON & GOTTLIEB SUPPORTS AB 1328 WE URGE YOU TO LET THE GOVERNOR KNOW TODAY THAT YOU DO AS WELL
- SANDRA L. GOTTLIEB RECEIVES CACM's Coveted 2009 Vision Lifetime Achievement Award
- Homeowner Association is Not Liable for Unforeseeable Injuries Caused to an Owner by a Tenant's Dog
- Secured Lenders Would Get A Full Recovery And This Is Why It Is Important That California Community Associations Move Quickly To Record Assessment Liens
- Expert Testimony Is Properly Excluded Where Experts Relied On Unsupported Assumption That Mold Exposure Caused Plaintiff's Symptoms
- Wall Street Journal Reports Assessment Delinquencies on the Rise
- Delinquent Assessment / Foreclosure Report From Association Lien Services
- To Foreclose or Not to Foreclose; That Seems to be the Question
- HOA Members Reveal Their Biggest Fears (Regarding Unpaid Assessments)
- Stop Your Complaining//Nitpicking in Paradise?
- SANDRA L. GOTTLIEB RECEIVES MAY RUSSELL HALL OF FAME AWARD
- Condominium Association Duty of Care
- COURT ORDERS HOMEOWNER TO LOWER HEIGHT OF HOME
- NEW LEGISLATION UPDATE (FOR NEW LAW THAT BECAME EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2009)
- 2008 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report - Foreclosure Activity Increases 81% in 2008
- Pool Safety Subject of New Federal Law
- SANDRA GOTTLIEB AWARDED SPEAKER OF THE YEAR
- THE HOMEOWNER FILED BANKRUPTCY; FILE A PROOF OF CLAIM
- Drain Rule May Close Thousands of Pools
- Rising Foreclosures May Mean More Squatters
- Condominium Bluebook's "Model Election Rules" Cannot be Utilized Without Compliance with the Civil Code and the Association's Governing Documents
- Foreclosure Crisis Leaves HOA Dues Unpaid
- Residents Are Falling Behind On Association Fees-Risk Losing Homes
- Increasing Your Association’s Chance of Collecting Unpaid Assessments During the Economic Crisis
- Homeowner Prevails in Water Intrusion Dispute; What Was the Board Thinking?
- CALIFORNIA SHAKEOUT – WHERE IS YOUR FAULT?
- EARTHQUAKE INSURANCE; ARE YOU COVERED?
- No, You Cannot Fine Owners For Not Voting; But How About A Gift If They Do?!
- DON'T FORGET TO VOTE ON NOVEMBER 4TH
- Political Signs and Community Associations in California
- Swedelson & Gottlieb Publishes its 2008-2009 Annual Checklist
- We Hate to Say We Told You So But Associations Need to Budget for Bad Debt
- Associations Must Act Timely and Decisively to Enforce Covenants
- PRIVACY NOTICE AND EMAIL POLICY
- AB 2736 Architectural Review
- Do You Have An Internal Dispute Resolution Process
- REVISED Board of Directors Resolution to Record a Lien
- Podcast/MP3 - SB 137 Teleconference
- 2006 Sample Delinquent Assessment Collection Policy
- 11/17/05 Teleconference Outline
- 2005 - 2006 ANNUAL DISCLOSURE CHECKLIST FOR COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS
- November 17, 2005 Teleconference
- Legislative Update: 2006 New Laws Affecting Community Associations
- Newsletter—Annual Disclosure Issues
- 2004 Annual Disclosure Checklist
- 2006-2007 Annual Budget and Disclosure Checklist
- Civil Code Section 1363.03 - New Election Law FAQs
- What Is The Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act
- Civil Code § 1367.6 - Payment of Assessments Under Protest; Small Claims Option.
- Civil Code §1363.840 - Statutory Dispute Resolution Procedure.
- Civil Code § 1363.1 - Prospective Managing Agent Disclosure.
- Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger Vetoes AB 2598
- Civil Code § 1378 - Required Architectural Review Procedures; Exemptions.
- Civil Code § 1376 - Installation Of Video And Television Antenna.
- Civil Code § 1375.1 - Disclosure To Association Members Of Settlement Agreement Regarding Defects.
- Civil Code § 1375.05 - Construction Defect Litigation; Filing Of Complaint; Inspection Process; Expert Witness Depositions.
- Civil Code § 1375 - Construction Defect Litigation; Prefiling; Dispute Resolution Process.
- Civil Code § 1374 - Inapplicability Of Law To Developments Without Common Area.
- Civil Code § 1373 - Developments Expressly Zoned As Industrial Or Commercial And Limited To Such Purposes.
- Civil Code § 1372 - Construction Of Local Zoning Ordinances.
- Civil Code § 1371 - Boundaries Of Unit.
- Civil Code § 1370 - Liberal Construction Of Governing Documents.
- Civil Code § 1369.590 - Annual Association Distribution Of Alternative Dispute Resolution Procedures Required.
- Civil Code § 1369.580 - Court Discretion In Awarding Fees And Costs Based Upon Participation In Alternative Dispute Resolution.
- Civil Code § 1369.570 - Stipulated Agreement To Pursue Alternative Dispute Resolution After Commencement Of Enforcement Action.
- Civil Code § 1369.560 - Filing Certification Of Compliance.
- Civil Code § 1369.550 - Tolling of Time Limitation For Commencing An Enforcement Action.
- Civil Code § 1369.540 - Completion Of Resolution Process Within 90 Days.
- Civil Code § 1369.530 - Service Of Request For Resolution.
- Civil Code § 1369.520 - ADR Required Prior To Filing An Enforcement Action.
- Civil Code § 1369.510 - "Alternative Dispute Resolution" And "Enforcement Action" Defined.
- Civil Code § 1369 - Liens For Labor And Material.
- Civil Code § 1368.5 - Civil Action By Association; Notice Prior to Filing.
- Civil Code § 1368.4 - Damages Allocated By Comparative Fault.
- Civil Code § 1368.3 - Association Standing As Real Party In Interest.
- Civil Code § 1368.1 - Arbitrary Or Unreasonable Restriction On Owner's Ability To Market Unit Void.
- Civil Code § 1368 - Documents Provided To Prospective Purchaser.
- Civil Code § 1367.5 - Lien Filed In Error; Reversal Of Costs And Fees.
- Civil Code § 1367.4 - Limitations On Collection Of Delinquent Assessments Through Foreclosure; Right Of Redemption.
- Civil Code § 1367.1 - Lien For Delinquent Assessments Recorded After January 1, 2003.
- Civil Code § 1367 - Lien For Delinquent Assessments.
- Civil Code § 1366.2 - Collection Of Assessments; Recording Of Identifying Statement.
- Civil Code § 1366.1 - Excessive Assessments Or Fees.
- Civil Code § 1366 - Regular And Special Assessments; Limitation On Increases; Delinquent Assessments; Interest.
- Civil Code § 1365.9 - Liability For Common Areas; Action Against Association; Insurance Requirements.
- Civil Code § 1365.7 - Liability Of Volunteer Officer Or Director; Criteria; Limitations.
- Civil Code § 1365.6 - Application Of Corp. Code § 310
- Civil Code § 1365.2.5 - Assessment And Reserve Funding Disclosure Summary.
- Civil Code § 1365.5 - Board Of Directors; Duties; Reserve Accounts.
- Civil Code § 1365.3 - Association Report Required To Meet Standards Of Corp.
- Civil Code § 1365.2 - Right To Inspect And Copy Association Records; Restrictions On Use; Cost Of Production; Redaction Of Information To Prevent Identity Theft; Penalties For Non-Compliance.
- Civil Code § 1365.1 - Distribution Of Written Notice of Assessments, Foreclosure, And Payment Plans.
- Civil Code § 1365 - Financial Documents.
- Civil Code § 1364 - Responsibility For Maintenance Of common Area; Damage By WOod-Destroying Pests Or Organisms; Relocation Costs; Notice Of Repair; Access To Telephone Wiring.
- Civil Code § 1363.850 - Notice Of Dispute Resolution Procedure.
- Civil Code § 1363.830 - Dispute Resolution Procedure Minimum Requirements.
- Civil Code § 1363.820 - Dispute Resolution Procedure Required.
- Civil Code § 1363.810 - Application Of Article.
- Civil Code § 1363.6 - Association Information Statement Submitted To Secretary Of State; Penalty For Non-Compliance.
- Civil Code § 1363.5 - Articles Of Incorporation Disclosure Statement.
- Civil Code § 1363.2 - Managing Agent Duties; Disposition of Association Funds.
- Civil Code § 1363.09 - One Year Statute of Limitations-Action For Violation Of ARticle; Penalties; Small Claims Court Option.
- Civil Code § 1363.07 - Membership Approval Required For Grant Of Exclusive Use Common Area; Exceptions.
- Civil Code § 1363.05 - Member Attendance At Board Meetings; Executive Sessions; Emergency Meetings; Availability Of Board Minutes; Notice of Meetings; Owner Right To Speak At Meetings.
- Civil Code § 1363.04 - Use Of Association Funds For Campaign Purposes Prohibited.
- Civil Code § 1363.03 - Adoption of Rules Regarding Election Procedures; Appointment Of Election Inspectors; Voting By Secret Ballot; Proxy And Ballot Instructions; Publication Of Election Results; Retention Of Ballots; Application Of Article.
- Civil Code § 1363 - General Powers And Duties Of Association; Meetings; Access To Records; Disciplinary Action.
- Civil Code § 1363.001 - On-line Education Course.
- Civil Code § 1362 - Ownership of Common Areas.
- Civil Code § 1361.5 - Denial Of Access To Owner's Separate Interest.
- Civil Code § 1361 - Rights Or Easements In Common Area.
- Civil Code § 1360.5 - Pet Provision.
- Civil Code § 1360 - Modification Of Unit By Owner; Facilitation Of Access For Handicapped; Association Approval.
- Civil Code § 1359 - Restrictions On Partition Of Common Areas.
- Civil Code § 1358 - Interests Included In Conveyance, Judicial Sale Or Transfer Of Separate Interests; Transfers Of Exclusive Use Areas; Restrictions Upon Severability Of Component Interests.
- Civil Code § 1357.150 - Effective Date.
- Civil Code § 1357.140 - Special Meeting Of Members To Reverse A Rule Change.
- Civil Code § 1357.130 - Notice Of Rule Change.
- Civil Code § 1357.120 - Application.
- Civil Code § 1357.110 - Validity.
- Civil Code § 1357.100 - "Operating Rule" And "Rule Change" Defined.
- Civil Code § 1357 - Extending Term Of Declaration.
- Civil Code § 1356 - Petition To Court To Reduce Percentage Of Affirmative Votes To Amend Declaration; Recording Amendment; Mailing.
- Civil Code § 1355.5 - Amendment To Delete Developer Provisions
- Civil Code § 1355 - Amendment Of Declaration.
- Civil Code § 1354 - Covenants and Restrictions In Declaration Enforcement
- Civil Code § 1353.8 - Use Of Low Water-Using Plants
- Civil Code § 1353.7 - Fire Retardant Roof Covering Materials.
- Civil Code § - 1353.6 - Displaying Of Noncommercial Signs Or Flags
- Civil Code § 1353.5 - Right to Display The American Flag.
- Civil Code § 1353 - Contents of Declaration.
- Civil Code § 1352.5 - Covenants in Violation Of Government Code § 12955; Action for Injunctive Relief
- Civil Code § 1352 - Requirements For Creation Of Common Interest Development.
- Civil Code § 1351 - Definitions.
- Civil Code § 1350.7 - Delivery.
- Civil Code § 1350.5 - Headings.
- Civil Code § 1350 - Short Title
- Swedelson & Gottlieb’s Letter Sent To Govenor Arnold Schwarzenegger
- Governor Signs into Law Changes to Civil Code Section 1363.03 Dealing with Election Procedure
- A Soon To Be State Law May Do More Harm Than Good
- SAMPLE LETTER TO GOVERNOR SCHWARZENEGGER
- As The Condo Market Sours, Buyers Turn To Courts Seeking Exit Deals
- Homeowner Legislation Poised to Hurt More Than Help—CAI/CLAC‘s Press Release
- What’s Wrong With Assembly Bill AB 2598?—EVERYTHING.
- LEGISLATURE PASSES ONE FORECLOSURE BILL
- Sample Annual Meeting Forms
- Lake Forest Woman Injured Owes Her Association Court Costs
- Clothing Optional Condo Association?
- Who Pays The Bills When Some Owners Don't Pay Their Assessments?
- New Law Requiring Secret Ballots, Election Rules and Regulations Goes Into Effect July 1, 2006—Are You Ready?
- Owner of Record - What Does That Mean?
- To Foreclose or Not to Foreclose; That Seems To Be The Question
- Satellite Dish Installation Law At Center Of Dispute
- Copperopolis Couple Get Their House Back
- Owner of Record
- DUCHENY’S SENATE BILL 137 “BANNING FORECLOSURES ON “SMALL” DEBTS ADVANCES OUT OF COMMITTEE
- OC HOA HAS RABBITS IN ITS (GUN) SIGHTS
- CALIFORNIA SENATOR DUCHENY RE-INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO LIMIT FORECLOSURE
- FCC Bans Exclusivity Contracts
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