Condominium Law Blog

In Villa De Las Palmas Homeowners Association v. Paula Terifaj, (2004) 33 Cal. 4th 73, Ms. Terifaj owned a condominium unit within the Association.  At the time Ms. Terifaj purchased her condominium unit, the CC&R's did not contain a restriction on pets.  Subsequent to Ms. Terifaj's purchase of her condominium unit, the Association amended their CC&R's to state that no pets were permitted.  The issue presented is whether the Association can enforce... Read More

Facts.

            You are interested in running for the board of directors of your association.  You wish to find out what the election and voting procedures are.  

Legal Analysis.       

            The election and voting procedures are described in Civil Code section 1363.03.  This statute... Read More

Facts.  

            After paying your association dues for many years, you inadvertently neglect to pay your association dues for one month.  You realize you forgot to pay the association dues the following month.  So you pay two months of association dues in the second month.  The association returns your check stating that you have to pay a late fee.  You request the association to waive... Read More

You have a disagreement with your association.  You wish to plant artificial grass in your front lawn, but the association states that it will not allow you to do so.  You do not wish to engage in expensive and time consuming litigation over this issue.  You are looking for a non-litigation alternative to resolve your disagreement with your association.  Are there any such alternatives available? 

Legal Analysis:  There are two approaches that are... Read More