About
Walk-in registrations are welcome! We're heading back to the Santa Clara Convention Center for our 43rd Annual Seminar and Trade Show - the only tradeshow exclusively for HOA boards and owners. Come for answers, and enjoy the camaraderie of your fellow board members and the fun and prizes on the trade show floor.
Your registration always includes:
- - Lunch on the trade show floor.
- - 12 educational sessions addressing a variety of HOA hot topics.
- - Access to a vibrant exhibit floor and hundreds of prizes.
Sessions
The Annual Seminar offers an exciting and array of options designed for HOA board members and owners.
HOA University (ECHO Members Only)*
9:00 - 10:15 / Finances
David Levy, CPA
What board members should know about association financial documents.
10:45 - 12:00 / Management
David Zepponi, CEO of CACM
HOA management essentials from the board's perspective.
1:30 - 2:45 / Insurance
John Allanson
What is "essential" coverage, and how to avoid gaps.
3:15 - 4:30 / Legal
Wanden Treanor, Esq.
Important laws and legal pitfalls.
*Attend all four sessions of HOA University and receive a signed Certificate of Completion from ECHO.
Legal
9:00 - 10:15 / How to Keep Your Board and Association Out of Quicksand
Sandra Gottlieb, Esq.
Avoiding common mistakes, hidden legal traps, and other pitfalls.
10:45 - 12:00 / A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Courthouse
Tyler Berding, JD, PhD, Chad Thomas, Esq., & Julia Hunting, Esq.
A slightly irrevent guide to construction claims, building contract claims, disaster repairs, and problems with new construction. Learn the essentials of construction-related claims before the law says it's too late to act!
1:30 - 2:45 / What Directors Wish Members Knew...
Steve Weil, Esq.
Embattled, exhausted boards often wish their HOA's members could understand just one thing about being on the board. This session identifies common disconnects that warp member expectations, and gives you tools to establish better communication and a more productive association.
3:15 - 4:30 / Small Claims
Zer Iyer, Esq
When is small claims court the right choice to collect small sums? How do you use it? And what do you do when a member takes the association to small claims court?
Hot Topics
9:00 - 10:15 / Legislative Update
John Garvic, Esq. & Kerry Mazzoni
What's been happening in Sacramento, and what laws we expect to see in 2015.
10:45 - 12:00 / Energy Rebate!
Ken Kosloff, Ricky Chu, & John Neal
California supports green energy, and this can be a boon for associations. Learn how HOAs can save money while they upgrade their systems and go "green."
1:30 - 2:40 / Collections
Terin Reeder, Stephanie Hayes, Esq., & Matthew Harrington, Esq.
Process, timing, documentation, and details: collections are one process that boards must do right, or they risk losing past-due assessments forever.
3:20 - 4:30 / Fair Housing Issues
Amy Tinetti, Esq. & Andrea O'Toole, Esq.
When is the HOA obligated to make accommodations? How should it deal with new requests or threats of litigation?
Directions & Parking
Parking is free in the parking structure behind the Santa Clara Convention Center, located off of Great America Parkway in Santa Clara.
Lodging
The Santa Clara Convention Center is connected to the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara. Lodging is available at the rate of $139 per night (single or double). Book online or call the Hilton at (888)421-1442 and mention ECHO San Jose.
Registration
Walk-in registrations are welcome! You may also register online below (you must be logged in) before June 20th.
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