The California Legislature started off the 2007 Legislative Session geared up to make numerous amendments to California law applicable to common interest developments. Among the top contenders were Assembly Bill 567 (establishing the Common Interest Development Bureau in the Department of Consumer Affairs), Assembly Bill 952 (prohibition on imposing certain assessments on low to moderate […]
By: Laurie F. Masotto, Esq. (originally published Summer 1998)
At a board meeting, a “happy homeowner” who routinely violates the CC&Rs delivers a petition signed by six out of 100 homeowners, stating they want to call a special meeting of the members for the purpose of recalling the Board. Questions frequently asked are: (1) do we […]
By: Laurie F. Masotto, Esq. (originally published in Fall 1999)
Annual meetings can be full of surprises, some pleasant, some not so pleasant. Some unique issues which can catch Boards of Directors and managers off guard often cause delay and strife. These can often be anticipated and checked into prior to the meeting so as to […]