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Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act

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C.A.R.-sponsored AB 633 (Calderon), which enacts the Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act in California, helps protect those persons who inherit property where there are multiple heirs, but no will or trust exists, was signed into law by Gov. Newsom. 

The law also provides mechanisms which favor market sales with real estate licensees, rather than a traditional probate court sale to ensure the best possible price for a property, should a sale of the property be necessary. The bill received strong bipartisan support in the legislature and did not receive any “No” votes.

Here is additional background on the Uniform Law developed by Professor Thomas Wilson Mitchell, who developed the model law and won a MacArthur Foundation Grant for his work.

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Annual CCAR Charity Golf Tournament – May 10

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Fri., May 10  |  11:30am Check-in  | Boundary Oak Golf Course

Get ready to tee off for two fantastic causes at CCAR’s Annual Charity Golf Tournament! Dust off your Callaways and TaylorMades for an unforgettable day on the greens of Boundary Oak Golf Course in Walnut Creek on Friday, May 10 at 11:30am.

While you swing for a purpose, enjoy a delicious boxed lunch, and then end the day with a post-tournament dinner and award ceremony, all included for every golfer. For those who prefer to join us later in the evening, “Dinner Only” tickets are also available where you can bid on fantastic raffle prizes and enjoy a cash bar to keep the celebration going!

Your participation isn’t just about the game—it’s about making a meaningful difference. Every swing supports CCAR Helping Hands and the CCAR Scholarship Foundation, ensuring a stronger community and brighter futures.

Let’s make this year’s tournament one to remember, both on and off the course!

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Make Your Home Fire-Safe: New 2021 Laws

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Creating and maintaining defensible space is essential for increasing your home’s chance of surviving a wildfire. It’s the buffer that homeowners are required to create on their property between a structure and the plants, brush and trees or other items surrounding the structure that could catch fire. This space is needed to slow the spread of wildfire and improves the safety of firefighters defending your home.

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Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map

Defensible Space Law: effective July 1, 2021 – Defensible space is the term for a buffer zone that homeowners create between a structure on the property and any flammable grass, trees, shrubs, or wildland area that surround it. Existing state and local laws require certain property owners to maintain defensible space on their property. Sellers of such properties will need to provide documentation that their property is in compliance with defensible space laws, or buyers will be required to agree to obtain such documentation of compliance in the future.  This law applies to: sales of residential one to four properties; condominiums or other common interest development units; or manufactured homes; where the property is located in a high or very high fire hazard severity zone; when TDS is required.

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Home Hardening Disclosure Law: effective January 1, 2021 – “Home hardening” refers to building resistant materials and home features that protect a home from catching fire. Beginning January 1, 2021, sellers will be required to complete a new home hardening disclosure (Fire Hardening and Defensible Space Advisory, FHDS) for properties that are: within high or very high fire hazard zones; built before 2010; residential one to four properties; condominiums or other common interest development units; or manufactured homes.

Call for Applications: CCAR Affiliate Liaison to BOD

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CCAR is now calling for applications from qualified Affiliate members who are interested in serving a two-year term as a non-voting Affiliate Liaison to the 2024 Board of Directors.

This person will act as liaison between the Board of Directors and the Affiliate membership, conveying their concerns to the Board and communicating back to the Affiliate membership. The non-voting Affiliate Liaison must have been an Affiliate Member of the Association for two (2) years immediately preceding appointment.

Applications will be reviewed by the CCAR Executive Committee for consideration and recommendation to the Board of Directors who will make the final selection of the 2024 Affiliate Liaison.

Applications due by August 14, 2023 at 5pm. 

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CCAR Walnut Creek Offices Now Open

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This week CCAR’s Walnut Creek Office opened to members! Regular pre-Covid hours will resume Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. 

CCAR’s Richmond Office is closed indefinitely.  

ATTENTION:
All individuals must wear a face covering inside the premises if they are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19. By entering the premises without a mask, you are attesting that you are vaccinated or have a legal exemption. For details, including exemptions for certain individuals, please see: California State Public Health Officer Order of June 15, 2021, Guidance for the Use of Face Coverings.