Manager conflict of interest
- Statute:
- California §5375.5 · Chapter CIV-6 (Davis-Stirling Act Ch. 6 — Association Governance)
- Topic:
- Contracts & Vendors · Manager conflicts
- Applies to:
- HOA associations
A managing agent shall not receive any referral fee, kickback, or other compensation from a third-party vendor in connection with the association without written disclosure to, and approval by, the board.
📄 Read the official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov →
How SoShiny helps with Manager conflict of interest
SoShiny tracks vendor contracts, certificates of insurance, and W-9s with renewal warnings color-coded by urgency. The contracts and COIs the statute requires you to make available to members are never more than two clicks away.
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- What does California §5375.5 require?
- A managing agent shall not receive any referral fee, kickback, or other compensation from a third-party vendor in connection with the association without written disclosure to, and approval by, the board.
- Who does California §5375.5 apply to?
- California §5375.5 applies to HOA associations in California.
- What happens if our CID doesn't comply with §5375.5?
- Non-compliance can expose the association and individual directors to disputes in the governing forum for California community associations. SoShiny's audit trail and documented workflows are designed to demonstrate good-faith compliance.
- Where can I read the official text of California §5375.5?
- The official text is published by the California Legislature at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov. The summary on this page is for plain-English reference only and is not legal advice.
- How does SoShiny help with Manager conflict of interest?
- SoShiny tracks vendor contracts, certificates of insurance, and W-9s with renewal warnings color-coded by urgency. The contracts and COIs the statute requires you to make available to members are never more than two clicks away. Learn more →
Not legal advice. This page is a plain-English summary of California §5375.5 prepared by SoShiny for board members and managers. For binding legal advice or interpretation, consult a California-licensed attorney. For the official statutory text, see the link above.
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