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Assembly Bill 1401: Less Parking, More Homes
California Assemblymember Laura Friedman recently introduced Assembly Bill 1401 (AB 1401), which would remove the minimum parking requirement for new housing development projects in
AB 1101: How It Protects HOA Funds
Last month, Assembly Bill 1101 (AB 1101) was proposed by California Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (D-Thousand Oaks) to establish much-needed protections for homeowners association funds.
HOA Maintenance Or $20M Lawsuit?
In February 2018, a Nevada teenager successfully sued a homeowners association for $20 million after suffering a traumatic brain injury when a swing set’s
AB 1482: Examining The Tenant Protection Act Of 2019
On October 8, 2019, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1482, known as the Tenant Protection Act of 2019. This legislation enacted statewide rent
DRE vs BRE? The Right Abbreviation For California’s Department Of Real Estate
When the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) became the California Bureau of Real Estate (BRE) in 2013, it was a whopper of a
Which asphalt coating is best for HOA road repair?
Roads are an invisible staple of our lives, blending in with the hum of daily to-dos and errands. Unless, of course, the road you’re
California Housing Market Outlook for 2021
The year 2020 — the year of the pandemic — was a turbulent one, and California has felt its adverse effects. The state is
Cash flow or component funding: Which is best for a reserve study?
Preserving market values with sound financial management and informed budgets is a critical task for any board of directors. It’s common for board members
Dangers of an underfunded HOA reserve fund
At first glance, it’s tricky to see the dangers of an underfunded HOA reserve. Many HOAs often don’t understand the value of an adequate HOA reserve fund — until it’s too late!
