Newsletters

“NOT ALL MEETINGS ARE CREATED EQUALLY”

August 23, 2016 by LHC

LHC Newsletter, Vol. 8, No. 4

“NOT ALL MEETINGS ARE CREATED EQUALLY”

By: David A. Loewenthal

For those of us who have been involved in the homeowner association industry for a number of years, it is well understood that the purpose of the Open Meeting Act (Civil Code section 4925) is to ensure that most…
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“SHORT TERM RENTALS: SHOULD A HOME BE A HOTEL?”

May 26, 2016 by LHC

LHC Newsletter, Vol 8, No. 3

“SHORT TERM RENTALS: SHOULD A HOME BE A HOTEL?”

By: David A. Loewenthal, Esq.

Robert D. Hillshafer, Esq.

As we continue through the 21st Century, commonly called the Century of Sharing, and as more and more people attempt to determine how to do more with less, car sites such…
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“THE PROPOSED CC&R AMENDMENT DID NOT PASS, WHAT DO YOU DO NOW?”

March 3, 2016 by LHC

LHC Newsletter, Vol 8, No. 2

“THE PROPOSED CC&R AMENDMENT DID NOT PASS, WHAT DO YOU DO NOW?”

By: Robert D. Hillshafer, Esq.

David A. Loewenthal, Esq.

Michael D. Attar, Esq.

So you have attempted to amend the Association’s Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&R’s) without success. What do you do now after having…
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“REVIEW OF LEGISLATION AND APPELLATE DECISIONS AFFECTING HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATIONS IN 2015”

January 12, 2016 by LHC

LHC Newsletter, Vol 8, No. 1

“REVIEW OF LEGISLATION AND APPELLATE DECISIONS AFFECTING HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATIONS IN 2015″

Robert D. Hillshafer, Esq.

David A. Loewenthal, Esq.

Loewenthal, Hillshafer & Carter, LLP

Important Appellate Court Decisions

Huntington Continental Townhouse Association, Inc. v. Joseph A. Minor (2014) 2014 S.O.S. 4543.

Why significant: It represents a continuing trend that is…
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“REVIEW OF NEW LEGISLATION AND APPELLATE DECISIONS AFFECTING HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION IN 2014”

December 1, 2014 by LHC

LHC Newsletter Vol. 7, No. 5

“REVIEW OF NEW LEGISLATION AND APPELLATE DECISIONS AFFECTING HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION IN 2014″

By: Robert D. Hillshafer, Esq.

Loewenthal, Hillshafer & Carter, LLP

Important Appellate Court Decisions

1. Huntington Continental Townhouse Association, Inc. v. Joseph A. Minor (2014) 2014 S.O.S. 4543.

Why significant: It represents a continuing trend that is limiting…
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“ROGUE DIRECTORS: MANAGING THE CRISIS AND MITIGATING THE DAMAGE”

October 30, 2014 by LHC

LHC Newsletter Vol. 7, No. 4

“ROGUE DIRECTORS: MANAGING THE CRISIS AND MITIGATING THE DAMAGE”

By: Robert D. Hillshafer, Esq.

Although it is not necessarily a routine occurrence, an Association director going “rogue” and potentially wreaking havoc within an Association happens often enough that managers and board members should be aware of the possibility, and…
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“Associations and Nuisances – When and How Should the Board Act”

October 2, 2014 by LHC

LHC Newsletter Vol. 7, No 3.

“Associations and Nuisances – When and How Should the Board Act”

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

What may constitute a nuisance and when the Board should take action to address a nuisance is the topic of many Board discussions. The perception that a…
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“Medical Marijuana and Community Associations”

January 14, 2014 by Kevin P. Carter, Esq.

LHC Newsletter Vol. 7 No. 2

“Medical Marijuana and Community Associations”

(Or “What Do You Mean I Can’t Smoke Pot At The Community Pool?”)

By: Kevin P. Carter, Esq.

So we finally have an understanding of the law relating to cigarette smoking in…
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“BOARD MEMBER’S CONFLICT OF INTEREST – WHEN DOES A BOARD MEMBER CROSS A LINE?”

August 30, 2013 by Loewenthal, Hillshafer & Carter, LLP

LHC Newsletter Vol. 7, No. 1

“BOARD MEMBER’S CONFLICT OF INTEREST – WHEN DOES A BOARD MEMBER CROSS A LINE?”

By: David A. Loewenthal, Esq.

A growing concern within Associations is the issue of potential Board conflicts. Several issues must be evaluated including the board members volunteer status; board members personal or financial interest in…
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