New legislation has been passed into law effective January 1, 2006. You may download a copy of each new law at www.leginfo.ca.gov – From the home page, click on California law and enter the bill number in the search field. -AB 1098 – Access to Association Records -SB 61 – HOA Election Procedures -SB 137 [...]

The October newsletter was sent ot the week of October 1. Articles include: -Borrowing for Major Repairs -Child Day Care in a Common Interest Development -Summary of Disclosures to be included in your 2006 Budget -Response to News-Press opinion piece on small condominium projects

2006 Membership Invoices were mailed the week of October 1st. Renewing members receive a $20 discount on their annual dues if received by November 30, 2005. If you haven’t received your 2006 invoice, please email Mike – gartzke@silcom.com

The Santa Barbara News-Press ran an opinion piece written by Michael J. Gartzke, CPA in its October 2, 2005 edition. Newspaper subscribers can access it through www.newspress.com. South Coast members will receive a copy with their October 2005 newsletter due out by 10/7/05. A recent article in the paper discussed the merits of building very [...]