by Abigail Padou | Jan 31, 2022 | Blog
Pursuant to new laws in the State of California, Civil Code §5110(b), homeowner associations (HOAs) are now required to hire 3rd party inspectors for board elections. These HOA election inspectors work with the board of directors to conduct an independent and unbiased...
by Abigail Padou | Sep 20, 2021 | Blog
All of a sudden, it’s time to start the next election for your HOA. It seemed so far in the future and then you realize…it’s here! Fortunately, you are already prepared because you followed these simple steps: Keep your HOA mailing list up to date. One of the first...
by Abigail Padou | Aug 29, 2021 | Blog
The primary reason why HOA board elections take so long is because of certain requirements mandated by SB 323, which went into effect in January 2020. Among other requirements, SB 323 added the requirement for an additional notice in the HOA election process. This...
by Abigail Padou | Aug 23, 2021 | Blog
Homeowners Association (HOA) elections are critical for the effective functioning of an HOA. HOA members elect their representatives to make decisions on their behalf, and it is essential to ensure that the election process is fair and transparent. One critical aspect...
by Professional Election Inspectors | May 14, 2021 | Blog
Individualized return addresses should not be printed on the outer envelope used to return a ballot because doing so dramatically increases the number of spoiled ballots. This advice sounds counter-intuitive, so let us explain. All associations are required to use a...
by Abigail Padou | Mar 31, 2021 | Blog
Homeowners associations (HOAs) are governed by a board of directors who are elected by the members of the association. The election process is a critical part of the functioning of an HOA, as it determines who will represent the members and make decisions on their...
