This newsletter is designed to bring both educational items and other items of interest to readers concerning reserve studies and proper maintenance for Community Associations.  It focuses on articles that not only discuss reserve funding and reserve concepts, but also article on how to properly maintain your common area components.

Association Structure and Operations

Association Chat Groups

Association did not Notice about Sex Offender

Association Governance - Who's in Charge

Budget and Assessments

Effective vs. Ineffective Boards

Dealing with Rogue Board Members

Homeowner Apathy

Hiring Unlicensed Contractors

Role of the Management Company

The Importance of Vetting Vendors

What is a Common Interest Development? - The Legal Structure

Conduct of Meetings

Conducting Effective Meetings

Dealing With Member Commentary During Meetings

Legislative Requirements on Operations

2012 Statutory Changes in Civil Code Section 1368 Disclosure Requirements

Highlights of New Laws for 2012

Boards Functioning Without E-mail

New Law Affects Association Operations

Help for Homeowners

Association Will Not Enforce The Restrictions

What Can You Do If you Don't Like the Rule?

Reserves and Reserve Studies

How Much is Enough in Your Reserve

Preventive Maintenance and Maintenance Manuals

What to Do with Your Draft Reserve Study

Selling Your Home 

HOA Certs - Swimming in Shark Infested Waters

HOA Requirements on Sale of Home

Questions from Readers

Are Homeowners Liable for Injuries in the Common Area?

Board Doesn't Want to Enforce the Rules

My Condo Won't Let Me Put Up a Satellite Dish!

Foreclosing Lenders and Government Practices Penalize Innocent Homeowners

Homeowners Arrested for Questioning HOA!

How Do We Dissolve The Association?

Improper Election Procedures

Proper Minutes

The Association Ruined My Vines!

When Should Boards Hire a Construction Manager?

Why are the Collection Fees So High?

Why Can't I Wash My Car?

Why Do I Have to Pay for Association Records?

Why Do I Have to Pay for Damages?

Why Do I Need Insurance to Reserve The Clubhouse?