HOA Can Regulate Short Term Rentals
The California Court of Appeal recently found that a HOA can adopt reasonable rules and impose fees related to short term rentals of condominium units. Watts v. Oak Shores Community Association provides some guidance on an expanding area for landlords and property owners as to the proliferation of short term rentals, particularly in high demand vacation spots. […]
Commercial and Industrial Common Interest Developments Treated Differently From Residential Developments
Recently, the California Legislature enacted SB 752, entitled “Commercial and Industrial Common Interest Developments.” Effective January 1, 2014, commercial and industrial common interest developments are treated differently from residential CIDs. Prior to 2014, commercial and industrial CIDs were treated the same as residential CIDs under the Davis-Stirling Act. Although many of the provisions in the […]
HOA Board Has Authority to Limit Rules for the Election of Directors
Recently, a California court found that a HOA (also known as a homeowner’s association) has the authority to adopt election rules for the election of directors when the rule is reasonable and does not conflict with the HOA’s governing documents. This is an important decision that establishes how HOAs can govern elections. A copy of Friars […]
Homeowners’s Association is Required to Take Partial Payments to Reduce Delinquent Assessments
Recently, a California court determined that a homeowners’ association governed by the Davis-Stirling Act to accept and apply partial payments to reduce delinquent assessments owed but not other amounts due, such as late fees, attorneys’ fees, interest, and costs. This case is important since it is one of the first cases to decide whether or […]
