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LHC Newsletter Vol. 4, No. 3

“NAVIGATING THROUGH LITIGATION*”

By David A. Loewenthal, Esq.

*This newsletter contains highlighted excerpts from the January 2010 CACM Law Seminar Presentation that I co-authored with Larry Russell, Esq. of Russell and Mallett LLP. A link is provided below to a PDF file of the entire presentation text: (Navigating…
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LHC Newsletter Vol. 4, No. 2

“CONDOMINIUM BUYERS BEWARE: FAILURE TO REQUEST DISCLOSURES ABOUT THE DEVELOPER AND BUILDER MAY COST YOU DEARLY”

By: Robert D. Hillshafer, Esq.

Fact: A substantial percentage of condominium developments have significant construction defects and end up in litigation over these defects.

Fact: Municipalities and their Departments of Building and Safety…
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LHC Newsletter Vol. 4, No. 1

“THE COLLECTION END GAME: How To Maximize Recovery, Minimize Costs And Generate Cash Flow”

By Robert D. Hillshafer, Esq.

Although the concept of “fiduciary duty” is mentioned frequently (often incorrectly) as applying to the duties of community association board of directors in general, one area in which it…
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LHC Newsletter Vol. 3, No. 6

“Drought and Water Related Regulations, Resources and Legislation – Associations managers and homeowners will continue to be affected.”

(Note: This is a summary of a longer article available at the firm website in Drought and Water Related Regulations)

Water…
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LHC Newsletter Vol. 3, No. 5

“Earthquake Insurance: Whether to Drop Coverage or Not Drop Coverage (An Economic Reality Check)”

By: David A. Loewenthal, Esq. and Robert D. Hillshafer, Esq.

In this economic environment, many of our Association clients who currently have earthquake insurance are asking if they are legally obligated to continue to purchase…
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LHC Newsletter Vol. 3, No. 4

“10 Key Points to a Construction Contract: Don’t Be Caught Without Your Essential Contractor Provisions”

By David A. Loewenthal, Esq. – daloewenthal@lhclawyers.net

This article will outline those elements, terms and provisions that a Homeowners Association should include in any contract with a general contractor and/or a subcontractor. By the…
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LHC Newsletter Vol. 3, No. 3

Announcements:

Robert D. Hillshafer, Esq. has been selected to serve as a settlement officer to the newly established Voluntary Settlement Program of the Los Angeles Superior Court. This program implements a settlement conference resource utilizing a plaintiff attorney/defense attorney co-settlement process.

David A. Loewenthal, Esq. has been selected to…
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LHC Newsletter Vol. 3, No. 2

“Neighbor to Neighbor Disputes”

By: David A. Loewenthal, Esq.

The Top Ten List

Homeowners associations, their directors, management companies, lawyers and most importantly, the homeowners themselves can be and frequently are confronted by neighbor to neighbor disputes. If not handled properly, these disputes and related costs can get out…
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LHC Newsletter Vol 3, No. 1

“THE RIGHT TO INSPECT VERSUS ATTORNEY- CLIENT PRIVILEGE”

A significant new opinion issued January 7, 2009 by the Fourth District Court of Appeal directly impacts all homeowners association Boards of Directors. In Tritek Telecom, Inc. v. Superior Court, — Cal.Rptr.3d —-, 2009 WL 32861 (Cal.App. 4 Dist.), 09…
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LHC Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 6

“Reserve Studies – 2009 will usher in serious changes”

By David A. Loewenthal, Esq.

As of January 1, 2009, the calculation and disclosure requirements for reserve funding plans are changing greatly. However, the implications of some of these changes are not entirely clear. What is clear is…
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