2003 Newsletters

December 2003



  • South Coast Member Survey Results – Part I
  • Top 10 Tips to Stay out of Legal (or other) Trouble – Part II
  • California Legislative Action Committee

October 2003



  • CAI Trade Faire and ABCs Board Training
  • Median Condo Prices
  • Red Flag Words You Cannot Ignore
  • Top 10 Tips to Stay out of Legal (or other) Trouble

September 2003



  • Board Basics – Budget Development Mechanics
  • Beyond the Basics – Is our Budget Realistic?

August 2003



  • Board Basics - Annual and Special Membership Meetings
  • Common Questions and Answers about Reserve Studies – Part II
  • California Legislative Update
  • Mandatory Recycling Program for Unincorporated Areas
  • OAs Are Especially Vulnerable to Lawsuits Over Mold Conditions

May 2003



  • Common Questions and Answers about Reserve Studies – Part I
  • Important Changes being made in Pest Control
  • Board Basics – What is the Davis-Stirling Act
  • Other Educational Opportunities – May/June

March 2003



  • SB 800 – New Construction Defect Claim Law
  • State Intervention in HOA Disputes
  • New CC&R Disclosure Requirement - Airports
  • Gas Company Must Shut Off Gas During Fumigation
  • Trees “Out of Line”
  • New HOA Registration with Secretary of State

January 2003



  • Book Review – Questions and Answers about Community Associations
  • Thank You Very “Mulch”?
  • 2002 Legislative Update
  • Is Your Association’s Corporate Status Suspended
  • 1099/Independent Contractor Reporting Requirements