California §5385

Employee not a managing agent

Statute:
California §5385 · Chapter CIV-6 (Davis-Stirling Act Ch. 6 — Association Governance)
Topic:
Contracts & Vendors · On-site employee
Applies to:
HOA associations

A full-time employee of the association is not a 'managing agent' for purposes of the managing-agent disclosure and trust-account sections.

employee; managing agent; 5385

📄 Read the official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov →

How SoShiny helps with Employee not a managing agent

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.

See the feature → Start free

Frequently asked

What does California §5385 require?
A full-time employee of the association is not a 'managing agent' for purposes of the managing-agent disclosure and trust-account sections.
Who does California §5385 apply to?
California §5385 applies to HOA associations in California.
What happens if our CID doesn't comply with §5385?
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 §5385?
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 Employee not a managing agent?
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 §5385 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.

Free newsletter

Stay current on California association law.

Get the free quick-reference guide plus a heads-up when the statutes that govern your community change.

Free. Unsubscribe anytime with one click.

Don’t run your CID on spreadsheets.

Start your community free →