North Bay Resource Panel - October 2025

The Educational Community for Homeowners (ECHO) is a nonprofit membership corporation dedicated to assisting California homeowners associations. Our mission is "Serving Community Associations", and we provide help to homeowners associations on many fronts: finances, legal issues, insurance, maintenance and management.

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Meet with your peers at an Echo organized resource panel!

Margaret Todd Senior Center

Come join us for an informative and engaging event where experts will discuss various resources available in the North Bay area. Learn about sustainable practices, conservation efforts, and how you can get involved in making a positive impact on our community. Network with like-minded individuals and discover new opportunities to support environmental initiatives. Don't miss out on this chance to connect with local leaders and make a difference!

Fair Housing Faux Pas and Compliance for HOAsPresentation ByDavid F. Feingold, Esq., Partner | <a href="https://www.rflawllp.com/" title="https://www.rflawllp.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Ragghianti Freitas LLP</a> Join us for an informative session on the fundamentals of fair housing and what the Federal and California Fair Housing Acts require of HOAs. You’ll gain a clear understanding of what counts as discrimination, including how violations can occur unintentionally. David Feingold, Esq., Partner from Ragghianti Freitas LLP is recognized expert in common interest development law and represents community associations, and real estate and construction matters. The presentation will explain reasonable accommodations and modifications, outlining when and how HOAs must respond to disability-related requests. We’ll also address the important distinction between service animals and emotional support animals, and what obligations communities have in each case. Real-world examples of enforcement actions will be shared, offering valuable lessons on how to avoid costly mistakes. In addition, you’ll learn practical risk management strategies to protect your HOA from fair housing complaints. The program will conclude with an interactive Q&amp;A, giving you the opportunity to bring your questions and discuss common challenges and tricky scenarios with your peers. Don’t miss this opportunity to future-proof your community.

Our panels are offered in a casual atmosphere to enable board members, homeowners, managers, and other professionals to hear about important topics presented by experts in the industry, and share experiences and issues. Come and connect with your peers and attend the next lunch meeting of the North Bay Resource Panel.

Premier Sponsors<a href="https://thinkcalpro.com/" title="https://thinkcalpro.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">CalPro Construction &amp; Painting</a><a href="https://rpspaveman.com/" title="https://rpspaveman.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Reliable Pavement Services</a>

A la Carte Sponsors<a href="https://www.safesidewalks.com/" title="https://www.safesidewalks.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Precision Concrete Cutting</a><a href="https://agents.farmers.com/ca/novato/kevin-boland/" title="https://agents.farmers.com/ca/novato/kevin-boland/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Kevin Boland Insurance Agency</a>

Food Sponsor<a href="https://www.mcmillsduffy.com/" title="https://www.mcmillsduffy.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">McMills Duffy Consulting Group</a>

Venue Sponsor<a href="https://landcare.com/" title="https://landcare.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">LandCare</a>

Speaker<a href="https://www.rflawllp.com/" title="https://www.rflawllp.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Ragghianti Freitas LLP</a>

North Bay Resource Panel Leadership Team:Sarah Kelley | <a href="https://realmanage.com/" title="https://realmanage.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">RealManage</a>Tyra LaMar | <a href="https://www.urbanpainting.com/" title="https://www.urbanpainting.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Urban Painting</a>Kevin Boland | <a href="https://kevinbolandinsurance.com/" title="https://kevinbolandinsurance.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Kevin Boland Insurance Agency</a>

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