Blog Post AB 670 – Accessory Dwelling Units  “Granny Flats”

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...
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Blog Post Association Fidelity Bond Updates in 2019

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...
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Blog Post EV Charging Stations in Common Areas

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...
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Blog Post SB 323 – Changes to Association Election Process

SB 323 – Changes to Association Election Process

SB 323 – Changes to Association Election Process  This month California governor Gavin Newsom signed new legislation into law, which will take effect on Jan 01, 2020. The Davis-Stirling Act statute update introduced major changes to the election process for Homeowner and ...
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Blog Post Tell Me About Reserve Studies

Tell Me About Reserve Studies

As a community manager, one of the services we provide is to facilitate determining an appropriate Reserve Fund for the annual budget. The purpose of a reserve fund is to repair, replace, restore, or maintain the major common area components. Civ. Code §5510(b); §5565...
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