Gain the knowledge needed to interact with a California community association as an attorney or helping manage a California community association as an owner.
In the U.S. in 2020, over 73 million people lived in over 351,000 community associations. California had the most associations in the U.S. with 49,000. Therefore, whether you are an attorney dealing with associations, or someone who lives in one or is thinking about purchasing a unit in one, you need to understand the general complexities of California community association law. In this course, you will learn the powers and duties of a California association. You will also learn the rights and responsibilities you will have as an association owner. Finally, you will learn how a progressive state like California prevents the abilities of California associations from unreasonably restricting State policies intended to address climate change and increase affordable housing.
Learning Objectives
- You will be able to describe the governing documents of a California community association.
- You will be able to discuss how California law prohibits the ability of California community associations from unreasonably restricting the application of important State policies to association residents.
- You will be able to explain the typical powers and responsibilities of a California community association.
- You will be able to identify the various ways in which disputes between California community associations and its members can be resolved.
Agenda
What Is a Community Association and What Is Its Role
- Legal Characteristics of a Community Association
- Powers and Duties of a Community Association
Statutory and Regulatory Requirements
- California’s Davis-Stirling Act
- Various Other Federal, State and Local Laws
Common Interest Governing Documents
- Articles and Bylaws
- Condominium Plan, Declaration and Rules
Consent of Members and Votinag and Elections
- Consent Needed for Elections, Assessment Increases and Document Amendments
- Election Procedures for Board Elections
Handling Disputes and Protections for Officers and Directors
- Litigation
- Procedures to Avoid Litigation
Association Disclosures and Members’ Inspection Rights
- Various Association Disclosure Requirements
- Broad Inspection Rights of Members
Sate Policies Which Associations May Not Unreasonably Restrict
- Many California Laws Are Intended to Protect the Climate and Increase Affordable Housing
- California Laws Have Been Enacted to Prevent Associations From Unreasonably Restricting Owner’s Ability to Take Advantage of These Policies
Speakers
Marc H. Goldsmith,
The Law Offices of Marc H. Goldsmith- Partner at The Law Offices of Marc H. Goldsmith
- Specializes in representing condo associations and commercial leasing
- President of The Summit on Sixth Homeowners Association and former Board President of the Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the Community Association Institute
- Member of the California State Bar and California Lawyers Association
- Awarded the Hall of Merit Award by the Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the Community Association Institute
- Volunteer Attorney, Bet Tzedek small business program
- Certified Mediator from Asian Pacific American Dispute Resolution Center
- J.D. degree, University of Minnesota Law; M.P.S. degree, University of Minnesota
Who Should Attend
This live webinar is designed for attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, owners, property managers, project managers, real estate professionals, developers, homeowners’ and condominium association members, lending and finance professionals, and accountants.
