Property Management Blog

What Are the Benefits of Having an HOA?

Are you dissatisfied with your current neighborhood or longing for something with more structure? Well, a homeowners association, or HOA, might be the right choice for you.An HOA certainly isn't for everyone, but it can be ideal for your needs. From HOA holiday decorating to ...

Benefits to Having an HOA in Del Mar, CA

Do you live in a Del Mar, CA neighborhood? Have you considered establishing an HOA board in your specific area?If so, it's understood that you will want to know the benefits of having an HOA board. This is essential if you want to present a proposal to people within the neigh...

What Services Do HOA Management Companies Provide in Del Mar, CA

Are you finding it challenging to manage all the properties within your HOA? If so, have you ever thought about employing the HOA management services?We understand this might sound foreign if you've never taken the time to dive deeper into what one of these management service...

Association Management in Del Mar, Ca: Best Practices and Strategies for Success

Many new developments today are getting more strategic about the way they run their neighborhoods. One of the best strategies is to deploy an HOA. A homeowner's association (HOA) stabilizes property values and provides services to owners.HOA board members attend meetings and ...

Association Managers: Empowering Del Mar, California, Communities With Expert Guidance

Becoming a real estate investor can be very rewarding if you are prepared to handle all of the responsibilities that come along with it. Unfortunately, not a lot of people enter this business with help.That is because 70% of all rental properties in the United States are owned by...

Support Animal Updates

NEW GUIDELINES FOR ASSISTANCE ANIMALS On January 28, 2020, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued new guidelines addressing assistance animals that individuals with disabilities may request as reasonable accommodations. They replace HUD’s 2013 ...

SB 326 – California Balcony & Deck Inspection

California Balcony & Deck Inspection: SB721(Apt) / SB326(Condo) California's Health & Safety Code §17973, which was created by SB 721 in 2018, refined the definition of Exterior Elevated Elements (EEE) with the additional property: the element relies on wood ...

AB 670 – Accessory Dwelling Units “Granny Flats”

Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 670 authorizing accessory dwelling units. The Governor's goal is to create a large stock of low-income rentals throughout California as quickly as possible. The companion legislation is extensive and will create signific...

Association Fidelity Bond Updates in 2019

In January 2019 updates to fidelity bond minimums went into effect in California. We need to work with our communities to ensure they have adequate coverage! Civil Code §5806. Fidelity Bond Requirements. Unless the governing documents require greater coverage amounts, the assoc...

EV Charging Stations in Common Areas

We found another interesting update on the Davis-Stirling.com site, which took effect on January 1, 2019 The existing laws regarding Electric Vehicle Charging Stations note: Any restriction which prohibits or restricts the installation or use of an electric vehicle ("EV") charg...