RESOURCES

The SB 326 library.

Plain-English guidance, templates, and board-ready tools to help California HOAs understand, plan, and document SB 326 compliance.

The 5 questions every CA HOA board president should ask this weekend.

A practical checklist to help boards understand exposure, budget, inspection status, repair follow-up, and document readiness.

ARTICLES & GUIDES

A plain-English overview of the law, who it applies to, what must be inspected, and why documentation matters.

What records must be retained, how long they must be preserved, and why board turnover creates risk.

How boards should evaluate qualifications, scope, availability, report clarity, and communication style.

How to move from report findings to repair priorities, board approvals, documentation, and long-term tracking.

A practical framework for requesting comparable bids, clarifying scope, and preserving a clean decision record.

How to prevent SB 326 knowledge from disappearing when board members or property managers change.

GLOSSARY

An A–Z guide to the key terms boards may see in the law, inspection reports, repair scopes, and compliance records.

Exterior Elevated Elements: Balconies, decks, walkways, stairways, landings, and similar elements that are elevated and supported by the building structure.
Load-Bearing Components: Structural components that support gravity loads, lateral loads, or other forces within the building.
Qualified Professional: A professional authorized under California law to complete the applicable inspection and report.
Repair Recommendation: A finding in the inspection report that identifies work needed to address safety, performance, or structural concerns.
18-Year Retention: The legal recordkeeping period for SB 326 inspection reports and related documents.

DOWNLOADABLE TEMPLATES

Practical templates designed to help boards save time, organize discussions, and prepare for the next step.

Assess whether your community is prepared for SB 326 compliance.

Standardize contractor bid requests and make proposals easier to compare.

Identify which documents should be preserved for long-term SB 326 retention.

STAY INFORMED

Monthly guidance, regulatory updates, and practical board reminders for California HOA communities.