Important New Laws Enacted In 2017

1. Civil Code § 4528

   Effective January 1, 2018, Civil Code § 4528 now provides a statutory disclosure form
   for a homeowners association to complete and give to a seller of a unit, at no cost to the seller, to include copies of relevant association information to a buyer such as Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, rental restrictions, annual budget, insurance coverage, required statement or fees, and minutes of regular board meetings for the past 12 months.

2. Civil Code § 4515

   Civil Code § 4515 has been added to preclude an HOA from charging a member a fee or
   deposit or to pay an insurance premium to use the association’s common area including clubhouse or other common area facilities for free speech activities. An aggrieved member can now sue and obtain a Temporary Restraining Order to enjoin enforcing any governing document of the HOA which otherwise may allow such charges to a member.

3. AB No. 1108

   AB No. 1108 which amends B&P § 21707 et al. now requires a 14-day notice to the
   occupant of space at a private storage facility of intended lien sale of stored items if payment to cure arrears on account is not received. The notice shall contain a blank declaration for the occupant to sign opposing the lien sale.