the president’s message
THE VOICE
VOLUME 19
ISSUE 2
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How a Grassroots Effort and Social Media Saved the Day
inspections and ventilation of exposed structures and mandating the use of corrosion-resistant materials in their construction.
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costs. It is said the management company for the building, Greystar, ignored a “red flag” when students who rented the apartment complained about the presence of mushrooms growing on the balcony. Te world found out later that a soffit hid the beams from visual inspections and overwhelming evidence was provided had been settled.
- nance and would impose similar inspection requirements statewide. Clearly, since the inspection requirement was in Common Interest Developments.
into the specific arguments in this article, the industry watchdog in California, CLAC (California Legislative Ac-
- posing duplicative and expensive inspection and maintenance standards on balconies, decks and el- evated walkways in those communities.
- - quirements that duplicate these processes and, as such, unnecessarily imposes new costs that will be incurred by the homeowners living in those associations.”
- prove the safety of residents living in community associations beyond that of existing require- ments, but it certainly hurts the pocketbook of those it intends to help.”
- formed the required maintenance and would ultimately result in an unnecessary cost to the Association.
For well over a year, it appeared that the bill would find support and be passed. Reports of discussions between industry lobbyists and legislators indicated some empathy for our positions and recommenda- tions, but not enough to significantly alter the scope of the bill.
pick up the phone and make a call to your legislator please share this information with your contacts and members of your chapters via your e-blast system, social media or websites.”
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seven more. Rightfully so, a criminal investigation was launched by the Alameda County District Attorney. In July, the City of Berkeley approved emergency ordinances related to
PRESIDENT
Associa Northern California - Concord
PRESIDENT ELECT
Russo Insurance
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
SECRETARY
TREASURER
Nepenthe Association
Alliance Community Resources
Jennifer Richardson,
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Dan Young Chaix Law
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CAI-CNC
rachels@meetingpossibilities.com
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