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COVID Update: All of Southern California in Most Restrictive Purple Tier

November 17, 2020 | HOA Law, COVID-19 Updates

A week after attending a posh birthday party with a dozen friends in Napa Valley, Governor Newsom announced on Monday that 40 different California counties are rolling back to a more restrictive tier.   With this shift, Orange County joins San Diego, Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino in the Purple Tier.  Said a different way, as of November 16,... Read More

STAYING SAFE AND SANE AT HOME Enforcement of Rules and Restrictions During COVID 19

November 12, 2020 | HOA Law

“Dear HOA, please DO SOMETHING about my neighbors: COVID day 19:  Ping – pong – The neighbors are using COVID 19 to hone their ping pong skills until midnight each night! COVID day 33:   College students have come home with their cars and have no permits- there’s no place to park! COVID day 75:  A new patio cover is going up next... Read More

Reminder to review association finances during COVID

October 2, 2020 | HOA Law

Greetings to CLA clients and community association managers. The purpose of this e-mail is to provide you a “pep-talk” as to how to keep your communities strong going into the fourth quarter of 2020. Keep Meeting:  Most of our clients are meeting on Zoom and utilizing other all-electronic measures. Meetings for residential HOA’s, unless executive session, must remain open to... Read More

The Latest COVID Updates Including New ColorCoded COVID Reopening Guidelines As of 8/31

September 2, 2020 | HOA Law

On Friday, August 28, Governor Newsom announced that California is moving away from its “watch list” system and shifting to a simplified color-coded set of COVID-19 guidelines for counties to allow the gradual reopening of business and activities. We’d like to briefly summarize this new system for you, and notify you on the latest regarding schools and the workplace. State... Read More

Protect CIC’s Right to Regulate Rentals

August 26, 2020 | HOA Law

A bill is being considered in the California state legislature that will create significant harm to California’s more than 55,000 common interest developments if passed. Thanks to all our advocates, another harmful bill (AB 3040) is no longer being considered.  AB 3182 places unreasonable restrictions on your association’s ability to enact rental restrictions by creating a one size fits all approach to California... Read More

GOVERNOR CLOSES COMMON AREA FITNESS CENTERS

July 13, 2020 | HOA Law

In accordance with the Governor’s order today, we are advising all associations which have gyms/fitness centers that they should be closed until further notice: Effective July 13, 2020, ALL counties must close indoor operations in these sectors: Dine-in restaurants Wineries and tasting rooms Movie theaters Family entertainment centers (for example: bowling alleys, miniature golf, batting cages and arcades) Zoos and museums Cardrooms Additionally, bars, brewpubs, breweries, and pubs... Read More

Pools Opening Throughout Southern California Beginning June 12

June 11, 2020 | HOA Law

Great News! Pools are opening all over Southern California. Big picture, you need to comply with State and County Guidelines.  The State, for the most part, is deferring to the counties, which may presumably modify their Orders based upon the infection rates in their communities. Here are the specifics: State Allows Reopening of Pools A few days ago, we informed you... Read More

Great News! Pools, Playgrounds and Gyms May Finally Reopen Per County Guidelines

June 8, 2020 | HOA Law

We are so excited to inform you that the State Department of Public Health (CDPH) has finally updated its website, removing its prohibition against the opening of public pools (including HOA pools), playgrounds and gyms.   This means that HOAs may begin opening these facilities, but only in accordance with their County/City guidelines. Remember the troublesome CDPH website (https://covid19.ca.gov/roadmap-counties/) which... Read More

Speechless! CDPH Reverses Twice in one Week! Pools May Not Operate Per the CDPH

June 5, 2020 | HOA Law

Our firm understands that many of our clients are eager to open their pools, and we have been working hard to provide you clarity because of all the confusion generated by the conflicting information the State Department of Public Health (CDPH) and some counties are providing.   We are disappointed to share with you this new development regarding HOA pools. We... Read More

CDPH Response: Counties Can Obtain State Approval to Permit Operation of Public Pools

June 3, 2020 | HOA Law

We are excited to inform you of a very positive development regarding swimming pools.  As you may be aware, the website of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) (https://covid19.ca.gov/roadmap-counties/) states that public pools (including HOA pools) “are not permitted to operate in the State of California at this time.” This has caused a conflict and tremendous confusion because... Read More

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