Several online businesses (e.g., Airbnb, Vacation Rentals by Owner) now allow people to offer their homes, apartments and other living spaces for short-term rentals, aka, the sharing economy. The growth of these businesses has been nothing short of amazing, because they meet an important need for both parties—inexpensive short-term housing for the visitors, and new, potentially … [Read more...] about To (Airbn)b, or not to (Airbn)b? Use caution when engaging in the “sharing” economy
Home Owners Assoications (HOAs)
Drought brings new law allowing drought-resistant plants and other water conservation measures
In response to California’s current severe drought, a new law recently enacted by the California legislature and signed by Governor Brown places new restrictions on the otherwise expansive powers of homeowners’ associations (“HOAs”) by barring them from prohibiting and fining residents for replacing existing landscaping with drought-resistant plants. The new law also prevents … [Read more...] about Drought brings new law allowing drought-resistant plants and other water conservation measures