Does Ethics Have A Seat On Your Community Association Board?
Considerations in Converting a For-Profit into a Nonprofit
New Bill Poses Limitations and Unnecessary Expenditures
By: Roy Schneider, Esq.
Early this year, an act to amend Section 4925 of the Civil Code, relating to common interest developments was introduced by assembly member, Don Wagner. The proposed bill will allow any community association member’s attorney to attend all association board meetings which the member may...
Client Alert – AB 2755 Signed Into Law Prohibiting “Non-Voting Directors” on Non-Profit Boards
Governor Jerry Brown signed AB 2755, which amends Corporations Code Section 5047, to make it clear that a person is only a director as defined in the statute if that person has the right to vote as a member of the governing body and that a person who is a director by virtue...
California’s Drought’s Impact on Your Common Interest Development
Published in the CAI-CIC Channels of Communication Second Quarter 2014 Magazine
By Roy Schneider, Esq.
California’s three-year dry spell is taking a toll on the economy and environment. Last year was the driest ever in California, since record-keeping began in 1895. According to the California Farm Water Coalition, the lack...
New Laws Assist Non-Profits
Newer HOA’s—Know Your CCR’s
By Kathi J. Smith, Esq.
Common interest developments built after 2003 have the most up-to-date floorplans and modern amenities, which is why owners love them. These new construction homes also have a clock ticking on remedying any construction defects they may have. When the development is ten years old,...
My Neighbor in my Homeowner’s Association Told Everyone I’m a Drug Dealer, Can I Sue For Defamation
By Ted J. Schneider, Esq.
Assuming you are, in fact, not a drug dealer, you may be able to successfully bring a civil lawsuit for defamation. Defamatory statements are those untruths which harm your reputation. While defaming another person is not a crime, it is a civil tort and...