818-676-0848 dsheppard@sheppard-law.com Community Association Law Advising and Counseling Board Members - on issues affecting their associations with a goal toward avoiding litigation Assessment Collections through Judicial Foreclosure - from the pre-lien to the Sheriff’s sale. Enforcement of the Governing Documents - from the preparation and service of Internal  Dispute Resolution and Alternative Dispute Resolution through to a court-ordered injunction to compel compliance. Advising and Counseling Board Members - in issues affecting their associations with a goal toward avoiding litigation. Governing Document Review and Amendment - including provisions such as rental  restrictions, smoking restrictions, and other provisions to handle specific problems for the association. Construction Defect Matters - from pre-litigation mediation through the lawsuit, if necessary. Litigation - Plaintiff and Defense - this could include lawsuits against neighboring owners, contractors, and homeowners and defense of lawsuits filed by vendors. Legal Opinions - on interpretation of the governing documents and the association’s rights and obligations Loan Letters - required by lenders to make a loan to an association, including review of the governing documents for  authority to borrow and pledge assets for the loan. Election Guidance - including preparation of voting guidelines, ballots, notices, and guidance on conducting election Website review- to insure content is not in violation of the law, access issues, and social media review Annual Budget Report and Annual Policy Statement -review of these disclosure documentation under new law Board Orientations - educational program for new Board Members Maintenance Matrix for members. Real Estate Law Easements - including drafting easements, determining the scope of an easement and handling disputes involving easements. Real Estate Purchase Contract Review - before the client enters into a real estate sale transaction. Misrepresentation and Disclosure Disputes - involving the failure of sellers to disclose  hazards and defects with property to the buyer. Lease Review and Preparation - including commercial and residential leases. Unlawful Detainers/Eviction Actions - prosecution and defense. Partition Actions - to divide common interests in the same property. Powers of Attorney - to allow a friend or family member to handle property matters for someone unable to handle them themselves or for someone who is out of the country. Business Law Contracts - including contracts with contractors for home improvements, repairs, etc. Litigation - Plaintiff and Defense Mediations Community Association Law Disputes - includes pre-litigation mediations and mediations during litigation. Real Estate and Business Disputes Home  l  Services l  Firm Profile l  Newsletters l Contact Us

Debra L. Sheppard & Associates
21243 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 123
Woodland Hills, CA  91364
818-676-0848
dsheppard@sheppard-law.com