Summary of New Legislation & Case Law – 2024
Summary of New Legislation and Case Law – 2024 by Michael W. Rabkin, esq.
Congratulations to Cynthia Brown!
📢 Exciting News! 🎉 We’re thrilled to announce that our very own Community Manager, Cynthia Brown, has been elected to serve on the Board of Directors for the Community Association
Success Story – Clark Regency
I hope this letter finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for the exceptional service provided by Ross Morgan & Co. during my time
Success Story – Doheny Plaza
I am writing to thank you for the good work you are doing in management and leadership for Doheny Plaza. In the last several months, there has been a noticeable
Success Story – 15425 Antioch (April Lazo)
Our HOA is very happy with Ross Morgan. They have a very well organized back office system in place to respond to all of our needs. The full service is
Success Story – Tilden Manor (Danielle Madrigal)
Please know that Danielle has been not only a light in a dark stretch for me, but more like a huge glowing beacon of hope. Her care and expertise and
Corporate Transparency Act
A newsletter regarding The Corporate Transparency Act written by Thomas M Ware II.
Success Story – Sherwood Townhomes (Linda Bunnell)
In today’s day and age, I find that we are all quick to blame and complain about a property managers performance. Being on the board for so long I know
Success Story – Warren Davidoff/Ross Morgan
We have been with Ross Morgan since I moved into the complex in 2004, and possibly before that as well. Throughout our 20-year relationship with us they have always managed
Earthquake Insurance – Unraveling Challenges, Costs, and Essential Needs
Article Written by Ross Morgan Community Manager, Artemis Avetisyan
Success Story – Park Alhambra
After many years of being “self-managed,” our condo association board of directors concluded that trying to properly manage the daily operations and finances of the Association required nearly the equivalent
Success Story – Fair South
I am president of an HOA of 24 units. We hired Ross Morgan in 2019. Alec and Arlet took over as our management team in 2021. Alec and Arlet have
Summary of New Legislation and Case Law – 2023
Summary of New Legislation and Case Law – 2023 By: Michael W. Rabkin, Esq. November 21, 2023 We are pleased to provide you with a summary of important legislation which
Article – From the Eye of the Storm, to the Eye of the Tiger
Informative article written by Ross Morgan employee, Angelique Madrigal Lazo.
Understanding SB-326 Balcony Law: Ensuring Safety Through Balcony Inspections
Understanding SB-326 Balcony Law: Ensuring Safety through Balcony Inspections In the wake of several tragic incidents involving balcony collapses in California, the state introduced Senate Bill 326, or SB-326, in
Success Story – Popular Association Banking
Another success story that we are very proud to share with you.
The Importance of Conducting a Reserve Study for Homeowners Associations
Homeowners associations (HOAs) play a crucial role in managing and maintaining shared properties in residential communities. To ensure the long-term sustainability and financial well-being of an HOA, conducting a reserve
Success Story – 1319 Detroit
Janette, Krysti & Chris, I’ve been on the board of our HOA for several years now and worked with 2 other property management companies before Ross Morgan. Getting an
Take Precautions and Protect Yourself and Others During Cold Weather Conditions
Public Health Urges Residents to Stay Informed, Take Precautions and Protect Themselves and Others During Cold Weather Conditions LOS ANGELES – Rain and cold temperatures are predicted later this week
Success Story – Tres Robles #1
It has been my pleasure to be a member of the Board of Directors of the Tres Robles #1 Homeowners Association for the past 27 years. Ross Morgan and Co.
Article – How Home-Based Businesses Affect HOAs
This article, written by Ross Morgan Community Manager, Angelique Madrigal, dives into how operating a home-based business affects HOAs.
West Hollywood – Smoking Ban
Effective January 1, 2023, a new ordinance will go into effect in the City of West Hollywood which bans all smoking inside units and on patios and balconies. Smoking in
Employee Appreciation!
We are so privileged as a company to work with amazing people. Who we are as a company is defined by incredible people working together for the benefit of the
Article – The Road Ahead
Community Manager/Director of Business Development and Client Relations, Angelique Madrigal, wrote this very informative article for Focus Magazine.
New HOA Laws for 2023
Newsletter of New HOA Laws for 2023 by Kulik, Gottesman, Siegel & Ware LLP.
Success Story – Mirabella
I have worked with Ross Morgan & Company while managing several different communities and I couldn’t ask to work with a more professional team. Wende, Josh, Alice, Elvira and Kelly
Success Story – Warner Village III
I’m in my second year on the Board of Directors of Warner Village III serving as President. But for Kelly Reinoso I would have resigned a long time ago and
Success Story – Ross Morgan
I am a residential property manager and often need to engage with HOA management companies in the course of doing my job. No company out there comes anywhere close to
Article – California bans watering ‘nonfunctional’ grass in some areas, strengthening drought rules
LA TIMES ARTICLE – California bans watering of ‘nonfunctional’ grass – Los Angeles Times (latimes.com) BY IAN JAMES – STAFF WRITER MAY 24, 2022 UPDATED 6:24 PM PT California water regulators adopted emergency
Success Story – Kings Villas
Hey Warren – Just wanted to drop you a note and ‘thank you’ for everything you did tonight on the HOA call. I was super impressed with how you navigated the
Success Story – Mont Calabasas
Dear Ida, I just wanted to send you a note to say how pleased we are with Sarah and Jena. They are handling our account wonderfully and we are so
Success Story – Valwood Condominiums
To: Tammy Gamblin CMCA, AMS, PCAM Director of Manager Resources Ross Morgan & Company, Inc., 15315 Magnolia Blvd, Suite 212 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 Dear Tammy, I would like
Practical Preservation Practices
A very informative article about Practical Preservation Practices, written by Angelique Madrigal, Director of Client Relations and Business Development for Ross Morgan & Company. This is an excellent article which
How to Keep the Inspiration Alive
Ross Morgan Community Manager, Artemis Avetisyan, CMCA, AMS, recently had this article published in Focus Magazine on How to Keep the Inspiration Alive for Homeowners to continue to offer support
Summary of New Legislation and Cases – 2021
We are pleased to provide you with a summary of important legislation which goes into effect on January 1, 2022 (unless otherwise indicated), as well as recent case law which
SB 9 – Urgent Action Required For Planned Developments
By: Michael W. Rabkin, Esq. October 08, 2021 Governor Newsom recently signed SB 9 (Atkins) into law. This new law, which goes into effect on January 1, 2022, changes the possible
Building A Budget
As we enter another budget season, we would like to share this very informative article written by Ross Morgan employee, Artemis Avetisyan, CMCA, AMS, regarding the Roles & Responsibilities of
New Rental Restrictions Law Effective 1/1/21
NEW LAW FUNDAMENTALLY CHANGING RENTAL RESTRICTIONS IN GOVERNING DOCUMENTS Governor Newsom has signed AB 3182 (Ting) into law, which modifies Civil Code Section 4740, and adds a new Civil Code
Collecting Assessments In The Age of Covid-19
COVID-19 UPDATE COLLECTING ASSESSMENTS IN THE AGE OF COVID-19 By: Michael W. Rabkin, Esq. April 15, 2020 The California economy continues to be devastated by COVID-19. More than 1.6 million unemployment claims
COVID-19 Update
At Ross Morgan and Company we are doing all we can to address the immediate threat of COVID-19. Servicing our clients remains our top priority. We are focused on delivering
Summary of New Legislation – 2019
Summary of New Legislation – 2019 By: Daniel C. Shapiro, Esq. & Michael W. Rabkin, Esq. We are pleased to provide you with a summary of important legislation which goes
Governing Documents: CC&Rs, By-Laws, Rules, and Guidelines
An Association’s Governing Documents consists of several different components, including the Articles of Incorporation, By-Laws, CC&Rs, Rules & Regulations, and Architectural Guidelines. Your Association may also have additional supplemental rules
2019 Legal Update
By: Thomas M. Ware, II, ESQ KULIK GOTTESMAN SIEGEL & WARE LLP As most of you know, the majority of laws that apply to homeowner associations that are charged
Working through Catastrophes
By: Angelique Madrigal, Director of Business Development & Client Relations We are not exceptions but we can respond exceptionally! Catastrophes are becoming more routine and complex, and the challenges continue
Why is it critically important to have Workers Compensation insurance?
You may answer this question by insisting that the Association is not an employer and therefore does not need to have such insurance coverage. This begs the following question: What about
2018 Legal Update
Summary of New Legislation and Cases – 2017 By: Daniel C. Shapiro, Esq. & Michael W. Rabkin, Esq. We are pleased to provide you with a summary of important legislation
Utilizing Committees
Community Associations can benefit from creating committees to extend the effectiveness of the Board of Directors. Boards typically consist of volunteer member residents who are elected to maintain uniform and
2017 Legal Update
Provided by Kulik Gottesman Siegel & Ware LLP SUMMARY OF DAVIS STIRLING ACT AMENDMENTS FOR 2017 As most of you know, the majority of laws that apply to homeowner associations
HOME Act
We recently received a notice from CAI regarding the Helping Our Middle-Income Earners (HOME) Act. Please see their notice below for more information: On March 3rd, Representatives Eshoo (D-CA) and
Who’s Who on the Board of Directors
Homeowner Association (HOA) Boards that operate in effective and healthy ways for the benefit of their Association, operate with every Board member playing a distinct and active role relating to
Community Events
One of the many ways that Ross Morgan brings communities together is through hosting community events! There are plenty of options for strengthening the sense of community within your association
2015 Legal Updates
Flood Insurance FAQs
Q: What is the definition of a flood? A: A flood is defined by the National Flood Insurance Program as a general and temporary condition where two or more acres
Comments from Clients
We would like to share a few of the unsolicited comments we’ve received from our happy clients recently. Each day we feel privileged to serve the associations we manage as
Marketing Your Community
People looking to move are not only searching for the right home but a great community to go with it. Associations can keep the demand for their community high by