14 things I wish all HOA attorneys knew – Daily News
This is the final installment in a five-part series on HOA roles. Today’s column is about HOA attorneys. 1. Being an HOA attorney is not simply a job. Being trusted …
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Myths mold consultants use to scare residents, homeowners – Daily News
This is the second in an two-part series on mold in households. Misleading and self-serving statements by the “toxic mold” industry continue to grab attention. Also see: Why ‘toxic mold’ myths …
Our HOA has no board – Daily News
Q: I have been a member of a small condo for over two years. There are no board members and the HOA doesn’t meet either in person or virtually. All …
How fair housing laws are helping those who need it – Daily News
California and federal law provide important protections for disabled people. Morally and legally, doing what we reasonably can to help the disabled have normal lives is the right thing to …
Should California homeowners still invest in solar panels? Experts weigh in
By Roxana Popescu | San Diego Union-Tribune A little over a year ago, the California Public Utilities Commission overhauled the rules for rooftop solar installations across the state. In its …
Do our balconies require inspection? – Daily News
Q: I am on the board for our HOA, which is comprised of single family residences. Does the new balcony law pertain to our situation? Quite a few of our …
Hardware chain Rona cutting 300 jobs, closing two distribution centres
Rona Inc. says it’s cutting about 300 jobs and closing two distribution centres as part of a plan to adjust its operating model and eliminate inefficiencies. The home improvement retailer …
California’s push for rooftop solar panels plummets after rule change
By Michelle Ma and Tope Alake | Bloomberg California helped create the US solar industry, subsidizing rooftop panels at a time when the federal fight against climate change had barely …
Could holiday charity include your HOA? – Daily News
Regardless of one’s religious leanings, most agree that the holiday season is a time of generosity. Here are several ways those involved with the HOA can through generosity promote community, …
If I were the HOA president, I’d … – Daily News
HOA Homefront readers: David Brock, owner of a Pasadena management firm, sent me his perspective, a view from the trenches as a credentialed manager. If you ever wondered what your …