Emergencies

October 11, 2021

AB-38, FIRE PREVENTION, AND NEW ESCROW DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS

by Adrian Chiang, Meigan Everett and Sandra L. Gottlieb

Sometimes you do not even know there is an issue until someone raises a question. Special thanks to Ryan Gesell from Cline Agency and to the managers that asked Ryan if Civil Code §§ 1102.6f and 1102.19, as added by AB-38 (2019), apply to homeowners’ associations; teaser alert: they do!

We reviewed Civil Code §§ 1102.6f and 1102.19, Government Code § 51182 which relates to the aforementioned Civil Code sections, and all related material from the Office of the State Fire Marshal who is responsible for this fire prevention program. Civil Code §§ 1102.6f and 1102.19 and Government Code § 51182 do not contain limitations or exclusions as they relate to condominiums or lots; therefore, it appears that these laws apply to both condominiums and lots/planned developments. Uggg!

Seller Disclosure Requirements

July 26, 2020

SwedelsonGottlieb’s Sandra Gottlieb, Esq., CCAL Featured on The HOA Show Podcast

by David C. Swedelson

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Sandra L. Gottlieb, Esq., CCAL and Tim Cline, CRIMS discuss reopening amenities in the midst of the pandemic, including issues on liability, insurance coverage (or lack their of), worker’s compensation issues, safety, health and welfare, and government orders. This is a hot topic on the minds of many board members and community managers. Catch the podcast here:
https://www.hoashow.org/episode-how-and-when-to-open-hoa-amenities-in-a-pandemic/

May 27, 2020

LA County Orders that Pools May Reopen as of May 26, 2020—But this Does Not Mean that an HOA Can Just Open the Gate to the Pool

by David C. Swedelson

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At the same time as the State announced that California has become the fourth state in the country to surpass 100,000 coronavirus infections and that 100,000 people have died in the United States from COVID-19, Los Angeles County issued a new order allowing for community association pools to reopen so long as certain protocols are followed. The new LA County Order does not mandate that associations open their pool(s). The association’s owners and residents will likely make a demand on the board to reopen the pool; what’s a board to do?

The first thing is to acknowledge that compliance with the new Order will not be easy. Some associations may opt not to open or not open until the association is able to administer the required protocols. These protocols are important. Let us not forget that LA County is still considered a coronavirus “hotspot” and that means that we must all do our part to stop the spread of the coronavirus. The news is filled with stories of people in California crowding certain recreation areas, pools, restaurants and beaches and not wearing masks and how these conditions have led to outbreaks in other states. Community association boards that decide to open pools, must follow the mandatory LA County protocols. In addition, they must make sure that residents comply.

Follow this link to read the new Order/protocol that the County issued for opening the pool(s). This protocol must be adhered to at all times and provides specific guidance/restrictions/limitations on reopening and use of the pools, including the deck area.

May 26, 2020

COVID-19 & Amenities – Q & A Webinar with Expert Panelists

by David C. Swedelson

SwedelsonGottlieb is sharing one of a series of webinars featuring founding partner Sandra L. Gottlieb and a panel of attorneys from across North America moderated by Andrew Fortin discussing how community associations are responding to and addressing issues about amenities arising from the Covid-19 pandemic.

As we continue to navigate the wave of this pandemic, we continue to urge you all to take COVID-19 and your health and wellness seriously. Be patient and thoughtful of your neighbors, community and those who are suffering the effects of COVID-19. And for those that are not infected, we all need to wear a mask and socially distance from others when out in public.

April 10, 2020

Coronavirus & Community Associations Webinar Featuring A Panel Including Sandra Gottlieb

by David C. Swedelson

SwedelsonGottlieb would like to share one of a series of webinars featuring Founding Partner, Sandra L. Gottlieb, and a panel of attorneys from across North America moderated by Andrew Fortin, as they discuss how community associations are responding to and addressing issues arising from the Covid-19 pandemic.

As we continue to navigate the wave of this pandemic, we continue to urge you all to take COVID-19 and your health and wellness seriously, be patient and thoughtful of your neighbors, community and those who are suffering the effects of COVID-19.