Castle Breckenridge Association Management Podcast

John Kalas, president and CEO of Castle Breckenridge Management, and Joel Kriger, founder and owner of The Kriger Law Firm, discuss collections in the post-covid19 world.

Guest speaker Joel Kriger (from Kriger Law Firm) joins Castle Breckenridge on Facebook Live to discuss tips on writing effective vendor contracts that can save HOAs money. This special episode was video broadcasted live on Facebook Live on CBM's Facebook page. To watch the video and follow future live video events, visit Visit Joel Kriger and Kriger Law Firm at

Guest speaker Mike Uhrhammer (from Helix Water District) joins Castle Breckenridge on Facebook Live to discuss Governor Brown's executive order on water conservation and its effect on HOAs. This special episode was video broadcasted live on Facebook Live on CBM's Facebook page. To watch the video and follow future live video events, visit Visit Mike Uhrhammer and Helix Water District at

Guest speaker Bradley Schubert of Kriger Law Firm joins Castle Breckenridge on Facebook Live to discuss the California Solar Rights Act and solar energy systems in common interest developments. This special episode was video broadcasted live on Facebook Live on CBM's Facebook page. To watch the video and follow future live video events visit CBM at Visit Bradley Schubert and Kriger Law Firm at

Guest speaker Jon Epsten, Senior Managing Partner of Epsten Grinell & Howell joins Castle Breckenridge on Facebook Live to discuss the complexities of HOA legislation and day-to-day pointers. This special episode was video broadcasted live on Facebook Live on CBM's Facebook page. To watch the video and follow future live video events visit CBM at Visit Jon Epsten and Epsten Grinell & Howell at

Guest speaker Laurie Poole of Peters & Freedman, L.L.P. joins Castle Breckenridge on Facebook Live to share her expertise on short term rentals in HOAs. This special episode was video broadcasted live on Facebook Live on CBM's Facebook page. To watch the video and follow future live video events visit CBM at Visit Laurie Poole and Peters & Freedman, L.L.P. at

Guest speaker Patrick Crais from Blue Watchdog joins the Castle Breckenridge team for a live discussion about water conservation & sustainability. Patrick shares 3 helpful tips for property managers to cuts costs and more efficiently maintain water systems on properties. This special episode was video broadcasted live on Facebook Live on CBM's Facebook page. To watch the video or follow for future live video events visit CBM at Visit Patrick Crais and Blue Watchdog at:

Joel Kriger, Esq. and Bradley Schuber, Esq. of Kriger Law Firm in La Mesa join Castle Breckenridge to share their expertise regarding construction defects. Brad Schuber clarifies what is and what is not a construction defect. He shares examples of various types of construction defects, their causes, and the types of properties or projects that they are typically found in. In addition to identifying construction defects, it's important to know what to do when you find one. Proper handling and action is discussed along with an explanation of who is responsible in various cases. Visit Kriger Law Firm at:

Our world is rapidly growing technologically as an estimated 50 billion devices will be connected by the "Internet of Things" by the year 2020. Guests Kimberly Weiss and Dionne Petitpas from Three Phase Electric present the latest advancements in network connected "smart" street lights. These new street lights, combined with powerful software and scalable add-on options, turn communities into Smart Communities. The common task of converting street lights into LED street lights presents an opportunity to consider installing a smart street light that not only allows for customizable power use reduction, but also sets the foundation upon which a plethora of smart connected sensors and tools can be added. These may included gun shot sensors that can alert the police, traffic sensors to automate light dimming, and community amenities such as WiFi hot spots or notification speaker systems. Visit Three Phase Electric at:

Guests Christina A. Ciceron & Keith S. Ciceron of CAC join the Castle Breckenridge team this month to discuss FHA/VA certification.

As of July 1, 2016, managers of condominium projects are required to disclose current FHA/VA certification status in annual budget reports.

Christina & Keith discuss the pros & cons of the certification process as well as whether or not certification is necessary for various types of properties.

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