Though HOA directors serve as fiduciaries, they are afforded several liability protections under California law. One of those protections is a legal doctrine known as the “Business Judgment Rule.” It generally shields directors from personal liability that may result from their decisions, provided that the decision was made (1) with care, (2) in good faith, and […]| FindHOALaw
Would impose a fee of $75 to be paid at the time of recording of every real estate document, including HOA governing documents and collection documents.| FindHOALaw
California courts defer to the discretionary decisions made by a homeowners association (HOA) board of directors in certain cases. Davis-Stirling Act.| FindHOALaw
Courts will defer to decisions made by a homeowners association (HOA) board of directors regarding ordinary maintenance of a common interest development.| FindHOALaw
Court upheld lender consent requirement for CC&R amendment, rather than lender vote; Real estate signs may be regulated by HOA for aesthetic purposes.| FindHOALaw
An association’s “Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions” (“declaration” or “CC&Rs”) is a recorded document setting forth the majority of the powers, rights and responsibilities of the association and its members. CC&Rs generally contain provisions addressing: Assessment obligations of members; Association and member maintenance responsibilities; Architectural control powers; Association enforcement authority; Dispute resolution; Insurance requirements; and Prop...| FindHOALaw