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storm update

Legal clarification on common elements and owner responsibility for leaks

In May 2015,  the Board adopted a House Rule regarding moisture and water leaks.  Kiahuna has experienced water leaks and other moisture related events in the past couple of years. These cases of mold and water damage have been very expensive and traumatic for the Association and the owners that were effected.  In several of these cases there have been disputes as to liability between various homeowners, and between homeowners and the Association. 

In order to ensure that the Association is interpreting liability accurately and legally, the Board requested clarification from our outside legal counsel regarding the distinction between common elements, limited common elements, and individual beachhouse property. The clarification of elements and liability is attached for your review.

 The Board  is advising Owners of their obligations to maintain fixtures and lines in their units; and, their financial responsibility for any damages arising from leaks within the four walls of their units or from a limited common element appurtenant to their unit as explained in the attached legal opinion.

          We have made tremendous progress this past year in the remediation of several incidents of water and mold damage and this is a critical step toward preventing these types of problems from developing, and it will be very important for every owner to help us in our vigilance in keeping this in check.  Each owner is advised to be sure to check for the existence of moisture in your unit: under the sinks (kitchen and bathroom) as well as water lines for ice makers.  We recommend purchasing inexpensive rubbermaid bins to place under the sinks to ensure any water won't go any further than the bins.

          As part of the new House Rule, there will be annual inspections of each unit for the presence of moisture.  We also will be replacing toilet wax rings.  You will be notified of the results of the moisture testing in your unit.

          Here is the legal opinion from our counsel in Honolulu.  It basically lets owners know that you are responsible for any resulting damages that arise from leaks within your units.  That extends to your neighbors above and next door.  The AOBO will not mediate disputes between owners.  It is also critical that you are sure you have HO-6 insurance coverage which may provide insurance coverage for water and/or mold damage as well as loss of rents.

Any questions: Please direct them to me:

Randy@kiahuna39.com

I will direct your questions to the correct person.

Koi Pond update

If you have been to Kiahuna in the past year, you will have noticed that the koi ponds were emptied.  There were very serious leak problems and the ponds needed to be repaired before we could refill them.

That task has been accomplished!  The ponds have been redone and refilled.  Kudos go to Outrigger and the staff (especially Richard) for getting the job done.  Richard and his staff went to the Marriott and caught some of their extra koi to bring over to Kiahuna.  Thanks to the Marriott as well.

meeting information

Dear Kiahuna Homeowner,

The Quarterly Board of Director’s Meeting will be held as follows:

Saturday, August 15, 205 at 12:30pm (hosted lunch at 11:30am for all owners)

Doubletree Hotel San Francisco Airport

835 Airport Boulevard  Burlingame, CA  94010

650-344-5500  www.sanfranciscoairport.doubletree.com

ASSOCIATION OF BEACHHOUSE OWNERS OF KIAHUNA PLANTATION AUGUST 2015 SCHEDULE DOUBTREE HOTEL SAN FRANCISCO AIRPORT :

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2015 
9:00 AM Castle Rental Owner Session 
9:00AM – 11:00AM Outrigger Rental Owner Session-906-9888 
11:30AM-12:30PM Homeowner Luncheon 
12:30PM – 5:00PM Quarterly Meeting of the AOBO Board of Directors 
5:00PM-6:00PM Complimentary Homeowner Reception 
Fruit & Cheese Display 

(2) Drink tickets for beer or wine

Payment of Association fees reminder

Association Fees Reminder:

Association monthly maintenance fees are due in advance and payable on the first day of the month. Payments received after the 15^th of the month are subject to a late fee. Lately we have been receiving many payments late, after the 15^th of the month. No one wants to assess or pay late fees and this requires more staff time to deal with. If you are mailing your Association (and/or Landlease payments) via USPS (United States Postal Service), there may be a need to adjust the date you mail the payment.  A lot of people are mailing their payments on the 12^th of the month and those payments routinely arrive late. Deliveries through the USPS are taking an extended period to reach the property. If you are on the West Coast, we suggest that you mail your payment by the 7^th of the month.  More time should be added for other locations.

Remember, payments that are received after the 15th of the month will result in late fees. For your convenience, we suggest that you enroll in the Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). Please contact Marianne Thesken to enroll.

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