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California Homeowners Legal Updates
January 13, 2025
Homeowners' associations (HOAs) are at the heart of California’s residential communities, managing everything from shared amenities to enforcing community standards. Recent changes in HOA legislation bring new requirements aimed at promoting transparency, strengthening homeowner rights, and encouraging sustainable practices.  These upd
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California HOA Law Impact
January 10, 2025
California homeowner associations (HOAs) face significant legal changes in 2025 that will reshape how they conduct elections, manage transparency, and handle maintenance responsibilities. These updates address California HOA elections, new transparency requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), and expanded utility repair ob
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Virtual Meeting Platforms for HOAs in California
January 8, 2025
Prior to the amended Davis-Stirling Act of 2024, HOAs were required to hold votes via secret mail-in ballots only. This limited discussion of the issues and placed a burden on both HOAs and voters to adhere to an outdated law. Recognizing that voter turnout was low in HOA elections, California decided to change the law […]
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How Does the Corporate Transparency Act Affect HOAs?
January 7, 2025
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) affects HOAs by requiring them to report detailed information about their board membership and financial stakeholders. Board members and anyone holding a beneficial ownership of 25% or more of a corporation are required to report their personal information to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (F
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2024 Recap: Features Released
January 6, 2025
Happy New Year! To celebrate, we want to take a short moment to reflect on the exciting features ElectionBuddy introduced in 2024. It was a year of continuous improvement, and we're proud to have made significant strides in enhancing the functionality of ElectionBuddy. Here's a recap of the key updates we rolled out last year: Onward [&h
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What Is the Davis-Stirling Act?
January 1, 2025
The Davis-Stirling Act is the primary legislation that governs homeowners associations in the state of California. One key provision of the law was a requirement that HOAs hold elections via a secret vote through mail-in ballots only. In September 2024, a new bill was passed that amended the Davis-Stirling Act to allow for secure electron
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Orange County HOA Voting Process
December 30, 2024
No matter where you live, understanding homeowners associations (HOAs) and how they make decisions is not always easy. The good news is that many of them operate the same way, even in Orange County! Whether you’re holding Orange County HOA board elections, approving rule changes, or deciding on community projects, the Orange County HOA
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Northern California HOA Rules
December 27, 2024
Northern California HOA rules are all about keeping neighborhoods looking great, maintaining property values, and ensuring everyone stays on the same page to maintain a happy and peaceful community. Many HOAs are also turning to electronic voting. However, state law requires a California HOA inspector of elections to oversee the process t
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Los Angeles HOA Guidelines
December 25, 2024
Guidelines for homeowners associations (HOAs) in Los Angeles help them enforce rules fairly, maintain common areas, and stay compliant with evolving laws. For the most part, Los Angeles HOAs operate under California’s Davis-Stirling Act, which governs elections, meetings, and financial practices across the state, as well as the need to
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Results Percentage Based on Votes vs. Voters
December 24, 2024
At ElectionBuddy, we’ve traditionally presented voting results based on the total number of votes cast per question, rather than based on the number of unique voters. This distinction can have a significant impact on how results are presented, particularly in elections with multiple vacancies. Many organizations have different requireme
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Davis-Stirling Act Compliance
December 23, 2024
Understanding and navigating Davis-Stirling Act compliance is crucial for HOAs operating in the state of California. This act outlines several aspects of HOA governance, legal authority, and voting. Recent changes to allow electronic voting have expanded upon the original legislation to ensure it meets the needs of today's online world.&n
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What Is the New HOA Law in California?
December 20, 2024
The new HOA law in California, passed in September 2024, includes amendments to the Davis-Stirling Act of 1985. These amendments make it possible for HOAs to conduct elections online rather than through costly and time-consuming paper balloting.  Permission for electronic voting was granted on the condition that HOAs employ an indepe
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5 Tips for Creating Voting Instructions That Voters Will Actually Read
December 19, 2024
One of the biggest challenges when preparing a vote is ensuring that voters will read and understand the instructions. ElectionBuddy, along with other systems includes pre-defined instructions, but some voters may still be unfamiliar with the process. Here are some tips to make voting instructions as clear and user-friendly as possible.
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How to Achieve HOA Compliance
December 18, 2024
Achieving HOA compliance is crucial for homeowners associations to operate within the law. In the state of California, the Davis-Stirling Act is the primary legislation that regulates HOAs. As of January 2025, a new amendment will allow HOAs to conduct elections online rather than exclusively by mail-in ballots. It also mandates that HOAs
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