California Court of Appeal upholds a Homeowners Association’s right to limit hard surface flooring: When Ruben Munoz (“Munoz”) and his wife moved into their upstairs unit at Ryland Mews Homeowners Association (“Association”) in February 2011, they replaced the carpets with hardwood floors to accommodate the wife’s severe dust allergy. After Read more…
Real Property – City-owned tree that fell on a private residence during a windstorm, damaging the structure, was part of a work of public improvement such that the city could be held liable for inverse condemnation. City’s proof that it had pruned tree twice in seven years did not, for Read more…
According to Irvine Ranch Water District, “Up to 60percent of your home’s total water usage is used outdoors.” Use these tips to conserve water, while maintaining your landscape and protecting your home’s property value. 1. Water early in the morning or later in the evening when temperatures are cooler. Save Read more…
Last Month, U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) introduced H.R. 4969, legislation that may invalidate community association rules and architectural standards that govern the installation and use of amateur radio towers and antennas. http://caiclac.com/News/16678~273215
SACRAMENTO, California – Homeowners associations can no longer slap fines on residents with dry, brown lawns during droughts under legislation that took effect Monday, July 21, 2014. Governor Jerry Brown signed AB2100 following an April emergency order prohibiting homeowner associations from penalizing residents who conserve water in a declared drought. Read more…
In Huntington Continental v. J.M. Trust (Cal. App. Sup. Ct.; January 13, 2014)(222 Cal. App. 4th Supp. 13.) the Appellate Division of the Orange County Superior Court held that the Davis-Stirling Act compels associations to accept partial payments from homeowners to reduce the amount of the homeowner’s unpaid assessments. Associations Read more…
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Real Property – Transfer Disclosure Statement is required in any transfer of real property “improved with or consisting of not less than one nor more than four dwelling units,” even if the property also has commercial uses. Richman v. Hartley – filed March 20, 2014, Second District, Div. Six B245052- Read more…