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What Condo Associations Need to Know About Fannie Mae’s Reserve Changes — and California’s AB 2050

Condominium associations are facing increasing pressure to strengthen their reserve funding, driven by both lending standards and potential legislation. Fannie Mae is considering raising its minimum reserve contribution requirement from

Impact of AB 130: May California HOAs Still Impose Daily or Ongoing Fines?

The recent enactment of Assembly Bill 130 (AB 130) has prompted widespread discussion across the California homeowners association (HOA) industry regarding the future of continuing or daily fines for ongoing

HOAs & HOA Managers Are Not Required to Resolve Neighbor Disputes

*New Case Law The California Court of Appeals decision in Woolard v. Regent Real Estate Services Inc. (“Woolard”) provides important clarity on the responsibilities of homeowners’ associations (“HOAs”) and community

Regulating Holiday Decorations in Your HOA

As the holiday season kicks into full effect – let the decorating begin! But does your homeowners association have a say when it comes to expressing your holiday spirit? HOA’s

Risk Management for HOAs & Large-Scale Repair Projects: Lessons from the Woodbridge Decision

*New Case Law A recent appellate court decision, 11640 Woodbridge Condominium Homeowners Association v. Farmers Insurance Exchange (2025) 110 Cal.App.5th 211, marks an important development in HOA law and insurance

Asked & Answered: Liability for Injured Trespassers in an HOA

*Asked & Answered Asked: “To what extent may our HOA be held liable for an injury sustained by a trespasser in our community pool?” Answered: Under California law, a property

We’re Excited to Announce the Launch of CAM University

As a PCAM and former management company executive, I’ve grown increasingly frustrated with the level of training and education provided to new community managers through our existing trade organizations. About

Keeping Fines in Check: HOAs Face $100 Cap as AB 130 is Signed into Law

On June 30, 2025, AB 130 was passed by the California Legislature and signed into law by Governor Newsom. This law is effective immediately! The overall goal of the bill

HOA Liability FORE Errant Golf Balls

Golfers sustaining injury while out on the links is sometimes “par for the course”. Due to the nature of the sport, California courts consistently apply the “assumption of the risk”

Understanding SB 900: HOA Repair of Utility Service Interruptions

Recent legislative changes under Senate Bill 900 (SB 900) have made notable updates to the Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act. These changes are especially important for California homeowners’ associations (HOAs),

Whose Yard is it Anyway? Part I: Homeowners’ Speech

Part I: Can HOAs restrict homeowners’ speech? For individuals residing in common interest developments, the constitutional right to free speech is not applicable. While many believe that they have a

(Another) Important Update! Court lifts Injunction; CTA Reporting Deadline now March 21, 2025

In the ever-continuing saga known as the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), the District Court for the Eastern District of Texas recently lifted an injunction staying the enforcement of the CTA.

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