RECORDS NOT SUBJECT TO INSPECTION

The following records are not subject to inspection (see Civ.Code 1363.05(b) and Civ.Code 1365.2(d):

*           board executive session agendas, minutes and information

*           personnel records (other than payroll records)

*           litigation files or records protected by the attorney-client privilege

*           pending contracts

*           Legal invoices

*           records likely to lead to identity theft

*           records likely to lead to fraud

*           records reasonably likely to compromise the privacy of an individual member (such as owner records, including goods or services provided to members for which the association received monetary consideration other than assessments)

*           disciplinary actions, collection activities, or payment plans of other owners

*           personal information, including social security number, tax id number, driver's license number, credit card account numbers, bank account number, and bank routing number

*           interior architectural plans for individual homes

Redacting Information. The association may withhold or redact (blacken, strike through) records or information described above. However, if requested by the owner, the association shall provide a written explanation specifying the legal basis for withholding or redacting requested records. Civ.Code 1365.2(d)

Updated 11/13/2006

Adrian J. Adams, Esq., is a Managing Partner of the law firm of Adams & Kessler LLP