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The HOA Show Podcast – Episode 34 – Assembly Bill 130

🎙️ Sandra L. Gottlieb, Esq., CCAL Featured on The HOA Show Podcast – Episode 34 We’re thrilled to share that Sandra L. Gottlieb, Esq., CCAL, Co-Founder of SwedelsonGottlieb and a recognized leader in community association law, recently joined The HOA Show Podcast for an insightful discussion on a critical piece…

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AB 130  $100 Fine Caps, Hearing Procedures, and Prohibited ADU Fees

AB 130  $100 Fine Caps, Hearing Procedures, and Prohibited ADU Fees Synopsis: AB 130 was a housing bill passed with urgency by the State legislature that is now in effect. This bill makes significant changes to governance by implementing new fine limits, hearing procedures, and ADU/JADU fee restrictions. These changes, made…

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FinCEN Issues an Alert on the Corporate Transparency Act and the Impact of Ongoing Litigation

Reporting companies (which includes community associations) are not currently required to file their beneficial ownership information with FinCEN and will not be subject to liability if they fail to do so. From the attorneys at SwedelsonGottlieb We recently sent out an alert on the Corporate Transparency Act being blocked by…

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The Impact of Exterior Elevated Element Inspections on the Reserve Study

Did you Know? The Impact of Exterior Elevated Element Inspections on the Reserve Study By Sandra L. Gottlieb, Esq. CCAL and Adrian Chiang, Esq. While many condominium associations may be familiar with the elevated exterior elements (“EEE”) inspections and any repairs that may be required, it is easy to overlook…

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Cyrus Koochek, Esq. Receives National Recognition as a CCAL Fellow

      For Immediate Release Firm Contact: SwedelsonGottlieb, 800-372-2202 CK@sghoalaw.com Cyrus Koochek, Esq. Receives National Recognition as a CCAL Fellow Honored for The Highest Level of Service to the Practice of Community Association Law Los Angeles, California, November 21, 2024 — Cyrus Koochek, Esq., Partner, SwedelsonGottlieb, has been granted…

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Election-Year Etiquette: Tips for Keeping Board Meetings Civil

Election-Year Etiquette: Tips for Keeping Board Meetings Civil As we are living through an election year, we can expect heightened passion around political views, some of which may surface at our Community Association Board meetings. The energy and enthusiasm that come with election season can sometimes lead to heated debates…

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The Balcony Bill SB 326

Condominium Balcony, Stair and Walkway Inspections and Repairs: January 1, 2025 State-Mandated Deadline. Background On January 1, 2020, the State legislature added California Civil Code § 5551 to require condominium associations with certain elevated exterior elements (“EEEs”) such as decks, balconies, walkways, stairs, and related railings to be inspected by…

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