Watering During Droughts in HOAs

California has experienced many drought periods, but in January 2014 the drought situation became sufficiently severe that then-Governor Brown declared a state of drought emergency. Soon thereafter, several laws added to the Davis-Stirling Act, Civil Code Sections 4735 and 4736. Civil Code Section 4735 does not allow governing documents to directly or indirectly prohibit low …Read More

What is an Association Management Specialist (AMS)? Why is it important to have an AMS certified manager?

“THE AMS DESIGNATION DEMONSTRATES A HIGHER LEVEL OF COMMITMENT TO YOUR CAREER AND THE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION INDUSTRY. AN AMS DESIGNATION IS RECOMMENDED FOR MANAGERS WHO WANT TO ENHANCE THEIR CAREER OPPORTUNITIES BY INCREASING THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE.” – CAI-National.
Why would someone with the Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA) credential, continue to work towards the …Read More

What are HOA Dues/Assessments? What are the Consequences if you don’t pay?

What Are HOA Dues/Assessments? HOA Dues/Assessments Meaning Explained

Before you can understand what, these fees are, you must first learn how homeowners’ associations work. A homeowner’s association is a governing body that creates and enforces rules within a planned community. An HOA is also responsible for maintaining the community, usually in the form of hiring vendors …Read More