Spring is marching on and summer will be here before you know it! Welcome to the May edition of the Christina A. Ciceron, APC - Community Association Counsel Newsletter. 

 

This month, we are discussing legal issues related to secondhand smoke in common interest developments.  Secondhand smoke complaints are on the rise and many associations are developing policies for handling these complaints.  This topic has become a major conflict faced by community managers and board members.   It appears that courts in California are inclined to protect associations that regulate smoking.  While the law in this area is still emerging, we are sharing some starting points for your community to consider regarding smoking regulations and enforcement of secondhand smoke violations. 

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Christina A. Ciceron, APC - Community Association Counsel exclusively represents common interest developments throughout California. We are experienced in all aspects of community association law including e nforcing and amending governing documents, providing legal opinions, negotiating and creating contracts, and handling homeowner association litigation.  

 

Our office also provides alternative dispute resolution and conducts board member orientations and trainings.  The attorneys of our firm have the knowledge and experience to guide you through the ever changing body of law that governs community associations. Contact our office to schedule a meeting for your homeowners association to see why we have emerged as the new leaders in the community association legal arena.