The 2007-2008 California Common Interest Developments Homeowner’s Guide by Donie Vanitzian
Author: Lowell Steiger
Published On: July 17, 2008
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.
About the Author
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