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The 2007-2008 California Common Interest Developments Homeowner's Guide by Donie Vanitzian

Donie Vanitzian (see her bio below), the preeminent consumer protection advocate, has written a fabulous book, published by Thompson-West.  A must read for any owner, or prospective owner, of a condominium or a property which is governed by a homeowners association.  Click here to order it directly from Thompson-West!

This guide is an annual pamphlet that discusses all aspects of subdivision and condominium law from a homeowner's perspective, as well as from a homeowner's association and developer's perspective. It provides advice on what to avoid and what to look for when purchasing a common interest development, as well as guidance on mediation, arbitration, discovery, litigation and settlement of claims arising out of common interest developments. A one-of-a-kind book, it will be useful to any homeowner or attorney representing a homeowner of a common interest development, or an attorney representing a homeowner's association or developer.

Features

• Discusses mediation, arbitration, discovery, litigation and settlement strategies
• Discusses the operation of homeowner's associations and homeowner's rights
• Examines the law regarding condominiums, subdivisions, planned communities
• Includes forms, practice pointers, comments, tables, index, and extensive cross references
• Discusses complete text of the Davis-Stirling Act, and text of other statutes affecting common interest developments
• Examines formation, governance, operation, management, liability, and litigation issues facing owners' associations

Donie Vanitzian Biography: Ms. Vanitzian received her juris doctorate from the University of West Los Angeles School of Law and is a professor at the University of California Los Angeles, where she teaches Consumer Protection in Common Interest Developments. Ms. Vanitzian is also an Arbitrator and a Certified Mediator with the Los Angeles City Attorney's Dispute Resolution Program. Ms. Vanitzian's column, Associations and Common Interest Living, regularly appears in the Los Angeles Times. She has also written Villa Appalling! described as "the ultimate buyer beware guide" for common interest developments, homeowner associations and planned communities.

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The Law Office of Lowell Steiger Represents Injured Victims

If you have suffered a Personal Injury, Call for a Free Consultation

Contact Attorney Lowell Steiger at          (323) 852-1100       

or via e-mail at [email protected]

"Treated With the Respect That You Deserve"

www.steigerlaw.com

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The Law Office of Lowell Steiger Represents Injured Victims

If you have suffered a Personal Injury, Call for a Free Consultation

Contact Attorney Lowell Steiger at          (323) 852-1100       

or via e-mail at [email protected]

"Treated With the Respect That You Deserve"

www.steigerlaw.com

If you have suffered a Personal Injury, Call for a Free Consultation

If you have suffered a Personal Injury, Call for a Free Consultation

If you have suffered a Personal Injury, Call for a Free Consultation

Condogate: Dying to Get Out (The Horrors of Homeowner Associations)

This is not a regular topic in my blog but I just read, and want to share with you, the abject horrors of condo living.  Buyer Beware! Condogate: Dying to Get Out by Donie Vanitzian is an invaluable insight into what one might expect emotionally, financially and legally when trouble starts brewing in the Homeowners Association. The arrogance of the board of directors is highlighted.  For even more information, log onto American Homeowners Resource Center.  Donie Vanitzian writes the Los Angeles Times Homeowner Associations column and is a UCLA Extension Professor for the course, Protecting Yourself in Common Interest Living.  Her writing style is concise, engaging and filled with invaluable information.

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Lowell Steiger, Attorney at Law (323) 852-1100