Common Assessment Magazine

Index of Articles Published in 1998

ASSESSMENTS  ISSUE/PAGE

Assessment Types - Do They Make a Difference?  Jun/Jul  p. 12
by Sam Dolnick  

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

How Well Do You Know Your Association?  Oct/Nov  p. 22
A quiz designed by CAI

How Well Do You Know Your Association?  Oct/Nov  p. 25
Did You Pass the Test?
by Joseph D. Douglass, Esq.

What is it, Exactly, That I'm Supposed to Do? Dec/Jan  p. 5
Board of Directors Orientation
by William Mayer, Esq.

COMMUNICATIONS

A Simple Guide to Community Living  Dec/Jan  p. 4
by Alice Sonniksen

Apathy Can Lead to Disaster  Oct/Nov  p. 31
from CAI's National Office

Dealing with Difficult People  Jun/Jul  p. 28
by Linda Strom CCAM®, PCAM®

Increasing Number of Associations On Line Jun/Jul  p. 18
from CAI's National Office

Us vs. Them  Dec/Jan  p. 5
by Joel Kriger, Esq.  

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE

Just The Facts (about CIDs)   Dec/Jan  p. 49
from CAI's National Office

Plan for the Graying of America Jun/Jul  p. 43
from CAI's National Office  

CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS

Management's Role in Defect Litigation and Reconstruction Feb/Mar  p. 6
by Linda Strom, CCAM®, PCAM®  

CONTRACTING, MAINTENANCE & REPAIR

About Indoor Air Quality  Dec/Jan  p. 41
by Steve Meyers, CIH, CSP and Terri Meyers

How's Your IAQ (indoor air quality)?   Dec/Jan  p. 38
by Jeffrey F. LaFave, Esq.

Is There a Conflict of Interest?   Feb/Mar  p. 22
by Sam Dolnick

Overcoming Conflicts of Interest  Feb/Mar  p. 21
"Maintain Trust and Get the Best Maintenance Services for your Money"
by Mark Sutton

Reduce Sidewalk Liability with a Maintenance Plan Oct/Nov  p. 44
by William L. Buus, Esq. and Joel Kilian

Restriping? Comply with ADA  Feb/Mar  p. 16
Excerpted from a U.S. Department of Justice publication

Street Repairs and CIDs  Oct/Nov  p. 42
by Roland C. Luque  

DISCLOSURES

Defect Disclosure  Feb/Mar  p. 8
Contributed by Beth Grimm, Esq.

Disclosure Solution  Dec/Jan  p.14
by James F. Danow, Esq.

Insurance Disclosure Requirements  Feb/Mar  p. 10
by Richard A. Parrent, CPCU and Jay Hansen, Esq.
 

The Disclosure Merry-Go-Round  Dec/Jan  p. 10
by Thomas J. Medvitz, CCAM®  

FINANCIAL

Association Loans: An Option and a Privilege Feb/Mar  p. 32
by Linda Strom, CCAM®, PCAM®

Borrowing and the Ballot  Jun/Jul  p. 46
by Fred Kreutzkamp

Budgets and the Legacy of "Nice Guys"  Aug/Sep  p. 7
by Linda Strom, CCAM®, PCAM®

Comparing Association Expenses  Aug/Sep  p. 5
by Peter Hopf

Manager's Perspective: Safety, Liquidity, Interest Jun/Jul  p. 32
by Quentin Yates, PCAM®

The Board's Most Important Decision-Making Tool Jun/Jul  p. 8
by Neal Chazin

Transfer and Document Reproduction Fees: How much is reasonable? Dec/Jan  p. 44
Various contributing authors 

HUMAN RESOURCES

Hiring Smart  Aug/Sep  p. 10
by Dr. Pierre Mornell 

INSURANCE

Earthquake Insurance Installment Plan  Feb/Mar  p. 29
Contributed by Beth Grimm, Esq. 

LANDSCAPING

A Tale of Two Trees  Oct/Nov  p. 20
National Arbor Day Foundation

Fall Maintenance Tips  Aug/Sep  p. 48
by Mike Weems

Simple Solutions and Other Myths Aug/Sep  p. 52
by Michael Regan 

LEGAL

Aas Decision a Major Setback  Jun/Jul  p. 38
by Duane E. Shinnick, Esq. and Mitchell S. Golub, Esq.

CAI Successfully Defends Legal Challenge to Architectural Regs Dec/Jan  p. 31

CAI Troubled by Racial Discrimination Suit Outcome Jun/Jul  p. 16
from CAI's National Office

It's Over When the Supreme Court Says So  Oct/Nov  p. 5
by Jonathon Massie, Esq.

Journal Devoted to Community Association Law Apr/May  p. 22

Senior Community Housing Faces Crisis in California Apr/May  p. 16
by Mary Howell, Esq.

Sidewalk Liability Law  Oct/Nov  p. 45
by Linda Keny, Esq.

The Home Inspector: "Buyer's Friend or Foe?" Oct/Nov  p. 46
by Michael Dicks, Esq., and Christopher Coglianese, Esq.

Unprecedented  Oct/Nov  p. 4
by Duane E. Shinnick, Esq. 

LEGISLATION

AB 1950: A Closer Look  Oct/Nov  p. 10
Compiled by Thorsnes, Bartolotta, McGuire & Padilla and Beth Grimm, Esq.

AB 2020 Governor's Veto Message  Oct/Nov  p. 9
from Governor Pete Wilson

Antennas: FCC Nov. Ruling Says Residents Must Get Permission Dec/Jan  p. 24
from CAI's National Office

Be Reasonable in Writing, Enforcing Association Rules Apr/May  p. 22
from CAI's National Office

Build Healthy Towns, Not Suburban Sprawl  Dec/Jan  p. 27
from CAI's National Office

CAI Asks for Flood Insurance Changes  Dec/Jan  p. 31

CAI Launches Grassroots Advocacy Program Dec/Jan  p. 24

CAI Urges Congress to Pass Bankruptcy Reform Apr/May  p. 20

CLAC Checklist and Pledge Form  Dec/Jan  p. 18

Educating Elected Officials  Dec/Jan  p. 16

Florida Alliance Shuts Down Telecom Forced Entry Measure Aug/Sep  p. 31

How San Diego County Legislators Voted in 1998 Oct/Nov  p. 8
Compiled by Thorsnes, Bartolotta, McGuire & Padilla

Motorcycle Bill Out of Gas  Aug/Sep  p. 22
by Matt D. Ober, Esq.

Neighborhood Protection Bill Passed Oct/Nov  p. 14
Contributed by Beth Grimm, Esq.

New Pool Safety Requirements  Feb/Mar  p. 29
Contributed by Beth Grimm, Esq.

PMI Cancellation Bill Passed by Congress  Aug/Sep  p. 30
from CAI's National Office

Pool Legislation Eased  Oct/Nov  p. 14
Contributed by Beth Grimm, Esq.

Pool Safety Code Retrofit Deadline July 1, 1998 Apr/May  p. 33
from the County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health

"Registration" of Community Association Information Feb/Mar  p. 9
Contributed by Beth Grimm, Esq. 

MEDIATION

Knocking Down the Wall: A Mediation Case Study Dec/Jan  p. 8
by Betty McManus

Opportunity for Creative Settlements  Feb/Mar  p. 39
by Richard M. Gordon, Esq. 

MANAGEMENT

Advantages and Disadvantages of Three Management Types Aug/Sep  p. 20
from CAI's Association Management Guide

Chose Managers Wisely  Jun/Jul  p. 43
from CAI's National Office

Community Association Management Services Aug/Sep  p. 18
(Sample of a San Diego County Management Fee Structure)

Full Service Property Management  Feb/Mar  p. 4
by Nora Jaeschke, CCAM®

Request for Proposal Checklist Overcomes "Standard" Fee Barrier Aug/Sep  p. 18
from the CAI Michigan Chapter

Small Associations Can Have Professional Management Too Feb/Mar  p. 5
by Paul Henderson

Transfer and Document Reproduction Fees  Dec/Jan  p. 44
by Gary Wasserman, Esq. Zelma Hall, CMCA, Association Manager and Daniel A. Martorella, Esq.  

MEETINGS AND ELECTIONS

A Plan for Effective Meetings  Jun/Jul  p. 22

Be Prepared for Disruption  Jun/Jul  p. 29
Contributed by the law firm Epsten & Grinnell, APC

Count Your Losses "Recalling an Association's Board of Directors" Apr/May  p. 5
by Linda Strom, CCAM®, PCAM®

Dear President (and Board of Directors)   Jun/Jul  p. 34
by E. Miles Harvey

Electronic Meetings  Feb/Mar  p. 29
Contributed by Beth Grimm, Esq.

Recall: Emotional Preoccupation or Democratic Process?  Apr/May  p. 4
by James F. Danow, Esq.
 

How Open Are Board Meetings  Oct/Nov  p. 34
by Sam Dolnick

Proxy Q & A  Dec/Jan  p. 22
by Jon E. Epsten, Esq. and William Wyman, Esq.

Recall At Last Resort   Apr/May  p. 37
Anonymous

Running Productive Board Meetings  Aug/Sep  p. 33
from CAI's National Office

The Board is Out of Line!?   Apr/May  p. 23
by Kathy Michaels

The Facts About Reconvened Annual Meetings Aug/Sep  p. 34
by William Mayer, Esq.  

OPERATIONS

Pollutant Levels Rise with Winter Rains  Feb/Mar  p. 14
Contributed by The Surfrider Foundation  

RESERVES

CAI Debuts Professional Standards For Reserve Planning Jun/Jul  p. 20

Reserve Specialist (RS) Designation  Jun/Jul  p. 20
from CAI's National Office

The Nature of Reserves  Aug/Sep  p. 8
by Sara Jewett, Esq. and Cindy Brand, Esq.  

RULES & REGULATIONS

Community Associations and Residents Who Rent Aug/Sep  p. 32
from CAI's National Office

Does Your Association Discriminate Against Children?  Apr/May  p. 28
by Laura Kwiatkowski, Esq.

FCC Order Affirms Certain Satellite Restrictions Oct/Nov  p. 30
from CAI's National Office

Federal Regs Strongly Disfavor CIDs  Feb/Mar  p. 8
Contributed by Beth Grimm, Esq.

It's Time to Reconsider Home Businesses  Jun/Jul  p. 4
from CAI's National Office

Rethinking Home Business Bans  Jun/Jul  p. 5
by Susan K. Stewart, Esq.

Rules Enforcement vs. Doctor's Orders  Feb/Mar  p. 37
"The Noisy Air Conditioner: A Case Study"
by Susan Hawks McClintic, Esq.

Tow Party Apr/May  p. 48
by Linda Strom, CCAM®, PCAM®

What's So Scary About Holiday Decorations? Oct/Nov  p. 16
by Kenneth Budd  

UTILITIES, REFUSE COLLECTION

Big Savings! Front Loading Washing Machines Apr/May  p. 35
Contributed by Web Service Company

California Electric Markets Unplugged  Apr/May  p. 8
Contributed by S. D. Chapter CLAC Committee

Electricity: "Finding Savings in a Maze of Acronyms" Apr/May  p. 12
by Rhonda Thomas

Tips For Evaluating Electric Service Offers  Apr/May  p. 14
Contributed by the Utility Consumers Action Network (UCAN)

Vouchers Help Finance Front-Loading Washers Apr/May  p. 34
Contributed by the San Diego County Water Authority

Water Authority Urges Homeowners to Put Water-Guzzling Toilets in Their Place Oct/Nov  p. 38
Contributed by the San Diego County Water Authority

You've Missed Seven Years of Savings? Feb/Mar  p. 34
Contributed by the San Diego County Water Authority