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Monday, March 13, 2023
If you haven’t heard of it by now, a revolutionary new language-modeling application known as “ChatGPT” was introduced to the world just before the turn of the new year. The program is a free, easy to use, online platform created by OpenAI, and at first glance, it looks like a complete gamechanger. “ChatGPT” makes Google search look primitive, by using artificial intelligence to provide nuanced responses to complex questions, generate detailed letters based on virtually any prompt, and more. Board members and community managers may look to the program to help expedite mundane tasks such as drafting notice to comply letters and getting guidance on how to handle a particular HOA-related issue. But how trustworthy is ChatGPT and will it replace the need for legal counsel involvement? First, the program is still in its very early stages, and it shows.
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Monday, March 13, 2023
On February 28, 2023, the COVID-19 state of emergency declared in California nearly three years ago will end. The end of the state of emergency will have some impacts on your association, including the requirement to have a physical meeting place for all board meetings reinstated by the Civil Code. In 2021, Governor Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 391, which created Civil Code Section 5450. This new addition to the Davis Sterling Act allows board meetings and member meetings of common interest developments to be held remotely without a physical location should it be impossible or unsafe to hold such meetings in person in an area affected by one or more of the below conditions: - A state of disaster or emergency declared by the federal government.
- A state of emergency proclaimed by the Governor under Section 8625 of the Government Code.
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Saturday, February 4, 2023
A huge congratulations to our Partner, Lisa Tashjian, and Sean Allen with Roseman Law, APC on receiving the Community Association Institute (CAI) Channel Island "Program of the Year" Award for their "The Devil's Advocate" presentation. |
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Congratulations to our Partner, Jeff Beaumont and Gordon Goetz with The Management Truston their nomination for the Community Association Institute (CAI) Channel Island "Program of the Year" Award for their "All things Architectural" presentation. |
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AJ attended the CAI GLAC PCAM Luncheon! Congratulations to everyone!! |
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Saturday, February 4, 2023
 Beaumont Tashjian (BT) is excited to announce that Kumar S. Raja, Esq. has elevated to firm partner as of January 1, 2023. With over twenty (20) years of legal experience in litigation and transactional matters, Kumar offers immediate value to the firm’s state-wide community association clientele. His diverse background in litigated matters gives him the ability to develop creative, problem-solving solutions in the courtroom and boardroom.
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Thursday, October 20, 2022
This year’s legislature has enacted several laws which are consistent with the State’s goals over the last several years; namely, to increase the availability of housing and address climate change. The following is a summary of enacted and pending legislation, court decisions, news and current events from this past year, which impact common interest developments. Most noteworthy are the new laws, which will impact your community through 2023 and beyond. |
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ENACTED LEGISLATION The bills below have been signed and approved by the Governor and will take effect January 1, 2023, as “New Law.” |
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SB 897: Accessory Dwelling Units (“ADUs”) What Does Current Law Say? Current laws limit how local governments can restrict ADU and junior ADU construction.
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Tuesday, May 10, 2022
The July 1, 2022 deadline to amend governing documents for compliance with AB 3182 (regarding rental restrictions) is quickly approaching. As you may know, AB 1584 (Civil Code § 4741) allows a board to amend governing documents to be in compliance with the new rental restriction law by either deleting or restating the prohibited restriction without a membership vote, provided certain notice requirements are met. A board must provide general notice of the amendment at least 28 days before approving the amendment. Boards should take action now as necessary to comply with the new law! RENTAL RESTRICTIONS; AMENDMENTS TO THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS Under AB 3182, any provisions in your governing documents which prohibit or “unreasonably restrict” renting will be considered void and unenforceable, with two (2) exceptions: - Associations can prohibit short-term rentals of thirty (30) days or less;
- Associations can limit the total number of rental homes in the community to twenty-five percent (25%), but no less.
Failing to amend the governing documents to delete or restate the prohibited rental restriction by July 1, 2022 will expose the association to risk of incurring a $1,000. Read more . . .
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
It’s hard to believe that we are approaching four years since fires ravaged Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, causing mass evacuations and chaos for thousands of Southern California residents. Resulting in over 98,000 acres of land being burned, extensive property damage, and disruption to the lives of many families, the “Woolsey Fire” has prompted investigators and attorneys to root out the cause and ensure adequate compensation for its victims. As with any legal claim, families and victims have a deadline to file a lawsuit due to damages caused by the Woolsey Fire. That deadline falls on May 6, 2022. While affected associations may have already received insurance payouts for the damages, there may be outstanding damages or costs that were not covered, but which the association is still entitled to recover. Read more . . .
Thursday, April 21, 2022
 Congratulations to our senior partner, Jeff Beaumont and Denise Gibbs with AMMCOR for winning Program of the Year “Communication: Using Your EQ for Success”, at the CAI-Orange County Chapter OCEC Awards Dinner. Way to go, Jeff! |
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BT Senior Partner,Jeffrey A. Beaumont, Esq, speaking at the CACM Southern California Law Seminar & Expo.BT also had a booth in the exhibitor's hall. It was a pleasure seeing everyone in-person! |
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Karla, Tawnee and AJ exhibiting at the CAI's Spring Training Community Faire wearing their favorite baseball team attire! |
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| A Federal Court of Appeals recently ruled in favor of an insurer that sought to rescind its policy for a homeowner’s association. Read more . . .
Thursday, April 21, 2022
On August 30, 2019, the Governor approved Senate Bill No. 326 (“SB 326”), which amends Civil Code Section 5551 and requires associations to conduct an inspection of their exterior elevated elements (i.e., balconies, decks, patios, stairways, walkways, and their railings) and the associated waterproofing systems, to determine if they are in a generally safe condition. The California legislature passed this bill in an attempt to prevent future balcony collapses like the tragedy that occurred in Berkeley in 2015, which left six people dead and another seven injured. Read more . . .
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
 | Congratulations to our senior partner, Jeff Beaumont and Denise Gibbs with AMMCOR for their nomination for Program of the Year by the CAI-Orange County Chapter. Awards will be presented on March 5th. Huge round of applause for ALL nominees! |
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Congratulations to BT senior partner, Jeff Beaumont Esq., who was nominated as Speaker of the Year for the CAI-Channel Islands Chapter. Jeff was nominated for his program "HOA Legal Q&A With An Interactive Twist". Read more . . .
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