Iger Wankel, LLP

05/18/2026

CAI’s California Legislative Action Committee (CLAC) is requesting help to oppose Senate Bill 1007, which caps annual assessment increases at the rate of inflation, unless authorized by a member vote. The bill is now on the Senate floor. CLAC is requesting you contact your state senator via email and phone to urge opposition to the bill.

CAI’s California Legislative Action Committee (CLAC) needs continued help to oppose Senate Bill 1007 which caps annual assessment increases at the rate of inflation, unless authorized by a member vote.  This legislation will...

04/30/2026

Interested in knowing what the AB 130 (fine cap) bill looks like today? You can see the proposed language for the law (AB 2579) here -

04/27/2026

Read about common mistakes in the architectural application review process that can lead to lawsuits -https://www.igerwankel.com/files/top-10-arch-042726.pdf

04/27/2026

CAI requests your support in contacting Senators serving on the Senate Judiciary Committee to oppose SB 1007, which would severely limit HOA boards' ability to raise regular assessments without membership approval.

CAI’s California Legislative Action Committee needs your help to oppose Senate Bill 1007 which caps annual assessment increases at the rate of inflation, unless authorized by a member vote.  This legislation will financially harm...

02/19/2026

AB 1184 is being debated now. It aims to make the following changes to the Open Meeting Act:

- Emergency rule changes must include the text, purpose, effect, and expiration date.

- Board members cannot use a series of communications outside meetings to deliberate or act on business, except in emergencies. Informational communications are allowed if they don’t involve majority discussions or board action.

- If involved in litigation, the HOA board must report it in the annual budget and provide case details upon request. Executive session minutes must include the case name.

- Electronically recorded open meetings must be treated as official records and made available to members, with prior notice of the recording.

- Meeting minutes must be provided for free via email or posted online, and must include meeting date, time, location, type, attendees, and directors' presence/absence.

- Election results must include director terms in the minutes.

- - HOA may only charge for actual costs of copying and mailing records, and not for emailing records in electronic format.

- Members can take legal action to enforce their right to inspect HOA records; courts may award attorney’s fees, court costs, and penalties for unreasonable withholding of records.

Not all bad, right? What do you think?

02/19/2026

Legislation has been proposed to address problems associated with California's Fair Plan (insurance of last resort) -

State of California

02/09/2026

01/09/2026

🎉 Big congratulations to our own Denise Iger, who has been selected as Committee Member of the Year for the CAI-OC Publications Committee! 🎉

The Publications Committee serves as the editorial brain trust behind OC View, the CAI-OC Chapter’s magazine, and Denise has been a driving force on the Committee for nearly 25 years, including many years as its Chair.

Denise says her time on the Committee has broadened her HOA knowledge in ways she never expected, thanks to reviewing articles ranging from goats doubling as lawnmowers to the latest innovations in pool-cleaning technology. Just as importantly, she credits the Committee with sharpening her editorial skills, including the proper use of commas, em dashes, and hyphens—skills we can all appreciate.

Denise has also been nominated for "Article of the Year." We look forward to celebrating her achievements, along with other nominees and award recipients at the Awards Dinner on February 7th.

12/19/2025

https://www.igerwankel.com/blog/sb-410-expands-hoa-disclosure-obligations-for-sb-326-inspection-reports/

California has enacted Senate Bill 410 (SB 410), which expands disclosure obligations for homeowners associations and sellers in common interest developments. Effective January 1, 2026, SB 410 amends several provisions of the Davis–Stirling Common Interest Development Act to require that exterior ...

08/20/2025

https://www.votervoice.net/CAI/Campaigns/129594/Respond

Senate Bill 770 (Allen) creates new risks that could significantly increase community association insurance costs. Without protections in place, homeowners will face higher premiums and reduced affordability. This proposed legislation would...

07/15/2025

Happy birthday, David Wankel!