Legal Aspects of California Condominium Law

$219.00

SKU: 411433

Description

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.

Date: 2024-08-08 Start Time: 1:00 PM ET End Time: 2:05 PM ET

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.

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

CLE (Please check the Detailed Credit Information page for states that have already been approved) ,CPE ,Additional credit may be available upon request. Contact Lorman at 866-352-9540 for further information.

Marc H. Goldsmith-The Law Offices of Marc H. Goldsmith