The 2013 Condominium Bluebook for California The Condominium Bluebook is a handy guide book to condominium law written especially for homeowners. Updated annually, it features relevant statutory and case law, forms, checklists, resources and a 100-page topic by topic roadmap to condominiums and planned unit developments. Complete, concise, and cost effective. Buy the BookOnly $17.95
Top Reasons to Buy

1. Totally Revised

The 2013 Condominium Bluebook is completely revised and features over a dozen new or amended laws.

2. Convenient

It contains all of the most relevant laws regulating owners’ associations in California in one concise, convenient handbook that easily fits into a briefcase or purse.

3. Thorough

It contains selected statutes from eight different California codes, and relevant provisions of the “Nonprofit Mutual Benefit Corporation Law” all in one place.

4. Up to Date

It is updated annually so it is always current, and it shows all new statutory language and court decisions in bold italic type for easy reference.

5. Easy to Use

It contains a 100-page introductory chapter giving a simple, concise explanation of virtually every aspect of common ownership and association operations.

6. Broad Scope

Most of the content is equally applicable to condominiums, planned developments (townhomes), lofts, stock cooperatives and community apartments.

7. Summaries

It summarizes the most significant and relevant decisions of the California Supreme Court and California Courts of Appeal over the past 40 years.

8. Sample Forms

It contains sample forms (16), sample election rules, sample management contract, sample manager code of ethics, an abbreviated version of Roberts Rules of Order, and “20 Tips For A Successful Meeting.”

9. Handy

It contains a handy “Table of Disclosure and Notice Deadlines” to assist management in meeting disclosure deadlines.
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Written in a clear and concise manner by an expert on condominium law, this unique and valuable “homeowner’s bible” covers the statutory laws, case law and procedures that govern how common interest developments operate in California.

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New for 2013 - Updated with new and appended condominium laws & issues

Seven bills, enacted into law in the 2012 legislative session, are highlighted in the 2013 edition.  These new laws regulate cancellation fees, electric vehicle charging stations, indemnification of corporate agents and more.

More than 200,000 copies sold

The 2013 Condominium Bluebook represents the 25th Edition of the Condominium Bluebook series.  Homeowners have relied on this resource book and buy a new copy every year to stay current.

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Simple: The bluebook is concise, easy to read, and easy to use

The Condominium Bluebook was written for the homeowner.  Every member of the board of directors should keep his copy handy.

Complete: Contains all relevant laws and a 100 page introduction and analysis

Mr. Bickel has developed a thorough and clearly written topic by topic guide to every aspect of condominium law which makes the Condominium Bluebook a uniquely valuable resource.  Every new or amended code section is highlighted in bold italics for ease of reference.

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Extras: Includes forms, parliamentary procedures, and other tools

From over 35 years of advising homeowners association, Mr. Bickel has drafted forms and checklists, a chart of disclosure and notice deadlines, model election rules and more which are included in the Condominium Bluebook.

About the Author

Branden E. Bickel is a principal and senior attorney in the firm of Bickel & Associates. Education: J.D. 1971, University of California, Berkeley, School of Law 1971; B.A, 1968, University of California, Davis. He is a Captain (Ret.) in United States Army Intelligence. Mr. Bickel specializes in community association law and his firm provides a wide range of legal services to homeowner associations throughout Northern California.

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