Last Updated: December 12, 2011

It’s time for our annual law and legislative update for the New Year. Our attorney panelists, James H. Smith (Grokenberger & Smith – Santa Barbara) and David A. Loewenthal (Loewenthal, Hillshafer & Rosen – main office Sherman Oaks) are planning to discuss numerous topics including:

• Senate Bill (SB) 150 – Applicability of Rental Restrictions
• SB 209 – Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
• SB 563 – Open Meeting Act, email, executive sessions, actions without a meeting
• Assembly Bill (AB) 771 – Documents to be provided to a buyer
• Numerous New California Court Cases affecting HOA Operations such as Architectural Guidelines, Maintenance Responsibilities, etc.

Compared to the past two years, there have been significant changes made to the Davis-Stirling Act and the Civil Code which govern your association. Mark your calendars now.

Date – Thursday, January 26, 2012
Time – 7-9 PM (Refreshments 6:45!)
Place – Encina Royale Clubhouse – 250 Moreton Bay Lane, Goleta

(Fairview exit off 101 – north 2 blocks to Encina Road, right one block to Moreton Bay Lane – left into Encina Royale – clubhouse on the right just inside the entrance)