by Michael Kushner | Nov 6, 2023 | HOAs, Real Estate
OVERVIEW When you purchase a home in a community governed by an HOA, you automatically agree to abide by the HOA’s covenants, conditions, and restrictions (the “CC&Rs”). The CC&Rs are a set of rules and regulations that outline the rights and responsibilities...
by Michael Kushner | Mar 9, 2023 | HOAs
OVERVIEW HOAs in California are largely governed by the Davis-Stirling Act, a series of statutes located in the Civil Code. In other words, all HOAs in California must abide by the Davis-Stirling Act, as well as other applicable California laws. One of an HOA’s most...
by Michael Kushner | Feb 17, 2023 | HOAs
OVERVIEW Most people have heard of asbestos, and most people have even seen the commercials for law firms looking for class action parties whose “loved ones suffer from mesothelioma.” At the same time, many people think that the dangers associated with asbestos are...
by Michael Kushner | Feb 15, 2023 | HOAs, Real Estate
OVERVIEW We recently ran a statistical analysis of over 5,000 separate fact patterns to determine the nature of the most common disputes involving HOA members and their HOAs. The following represents the top five most common areas of concerns for HOA members. You’ll...
by Michael Kushner | Feb 6, 2023 | HOAs, Real Estate
OVERVIEW As a homeowner, protecting your property is always a top priority. The roof is among the most important parts of your home—not only because of its size, but also because of the relative costs of repairs/replacements, as well as its importance in protecting...
by Michael Kushner | Feb 3, 2023 | HOAs, Real Estate
OVERVIEW Managing an HOA’s finances is among the most important duties that HOA members (i.e., homeowners) entrust to their board of directors. Such management responsibilities include everything from collecting and distributing funds for common expenses (e.g.,...
