Sonnenberg & Company CPAs, A Professional Corporation

Specializing in Not-for-Profit Organizations and Homeowners Associations since 1972

Reserve Studies

We are CAI designated Reserve Specialist #14 and have earned the title of Professional Reserve Analyst with the APRA (Association of Professional Reserve Analysts). In accordance with California Civil Code 1365, our firm prepares Reserve Studies with Physical Inspection and Reserve Study Updates.

Our reports include:

  • A detailed 30-year projection of components, replacement costs, annual funding, and cash balances
  • Budgetary recommendations
  • Three possible funding projections
  • Simplified summary page suitable for mailing to homeowners
  • Preparation of the annual Assessment and Reserve Fund Disclosure Summary

 

A partial list of California Civil Code sections relevant to HOAs:

  • 1363 - Definition of Common Interest Development and Associations
  • 1363.05 - Common Interest Development Open Meeting Act
  • 1363.5 - Required Documents
  • 1365 - Financial Records & Reporting
  • 1365.5 - Operating and Reserve Accounts
  • 1365.2.5 - Assessment & Reserve Funding Disclosure Summary
  • 1365.7 - Volunteer Officer or Director Liability
  • 1365.9 - Insurance Coverage
  • 1366 - Levy of Assessments
  • 1368 - Documents to be provided to new homeowners