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David C. Swedelson
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David C. Swedelson, Esq.
Swedelson & Gottlieb
11900 West Olympic Boulevard Suite 700
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Tel: (310) 207-2207 Mr. Swedelson has contributed his expert opinion and experience to the HOAleader.com articles below.
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Sample HOA Deductible Policy
June 2009
Here's an example of wording in a deductible policy. Before adopting similar language, be sure to run it by your attorney to ensure it complies with your state law and your governing documents. . . . keep reading
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HOA Rules: Smart Rules for Home-based Businesses
May 2009
In today's economy, more and more laid off workers may turn entrepreneurial, using home-based businesses to make ends meet. That may be bad news for your condo or homeowners association if tensions rise over home-based businesses that make your quiet neighborhood seem more like a commercial strip. Here's what you must know about home-based businesses to ensure they don't change the character of your community. . . . keep reading
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HOA Facilities: When Common Areas Become Storage Areas
May 2009
Bikes. Golf clubs. Grills. Couches. Boxes, boxes, and more boxes. Those are just some of the things that can begin to accumulate in your common areas when owners consider common areas fair game for storing the things that don't fit into their units or assigned storage areas. Aside from the fact that your common areas can begin to look like junkyards, accumulating clutter can become a fire hazard. What's an association to do? . . . keep reading
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HOA Fees: Can Your Association Raise Money By Adding Fees?
May 2009
When governments run short on cash, they get creative. Rather than face the wrath of the citizens by overtly raising taxes, they add a fee here and assess a fine there. Can your association take the same approach to raising cash by adopting fees that will fill your association's coffers? Here, we discuss the pros and cons of a fee-based revenue plan. . . . keep reading
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HOA Meeting Minutes: When Does Added Detail Become TMI?
April 2009
Do meeting minutes need to be transcription-like, recording every utterance made during association meetings? Or is that TMI--too much information? Or is it better for minutes to be a simple summary of the major actions taken at homeowners association meetings? Here's your answer. . . . keep reading
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HOA Insurance Mistakes: Steer Your Homeowners Association Clear of These Insurance Pitfalls
April 2009
One simple mistake can become costly when it involves insurance. You could end up overpaying for coverage you don't need--and who has extra money to throw away in this economy? Or you could learn that you don't have the coverage you thought you did when faced with a costly repair. Here, experts identify the mistakes associations can make when it comes to insurance and offer tips for avoiding the missteps. . . . keep reading
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