Category Archives: General

Welcome to the reformatted Brittan Heights blog, same content but a fresher look. I hope you enjoy the new format and I’m always open to feedback on how to best improve this website.

Well, it appears that a few days ago the San Mateo Superior Court ruled that the claims by the homeowners suing Brittan Heights and its Board (the defendants) were without merit. The Court granted the defendants summary judgment which meant the claims made against the defendants were not supported by the evidence introduced by the plaintiffs.Continue reading “Lawsuit Against Brittan Heights and its Board Dismissed!”

You know what I like in long documents? The ability to search for key terms! Well, the old Brittan Heights CC&Rs have always been difficult to read, they appear to be copies of other copies Xeroxed long ago. Then of course, if you want to read about all rules regarding a specific issue, it canContinue reading “Searchable Brittan Heights CCRs”

I recently had to deal with an older home with popcorn ceilings that we assumed had asbestos in it. The owners asked me for a quote to have the popcorn ceiling removed and the area retextured. What I discovered was that it cost approximately $4 per square foot to remove the popcorn material. The removalContinue reading “Just like at the Movies – Popcorn Ain’t Cheap!”

Alright, so I must admit that I sometimes beat up on the HOA Board and I do often hear others criticize it too. First, let distinguish between the Board members and American Management Services [AMS]. The Board is made up of volunteer residents who give up their time to make important decisions to keep Brittan HeightsContinue reading “The Unsung Heroes of the Brittan Heights HOA Board”

There have been some complaints by  Brittan Heights ground level residents that their water heaters have become noisy. This can be particularly bad since the water heater closets are next to the master bedrooms downstairs. The HOA has been installing some new hot water heaters and these new heaters are different then the older units. TheContinue reading “Did my Water Heater just get Noisy?”

There was a recent lawsuit filed by a Brittan Heights resident against the HOA, its Board members and various contractors involved in the retaining walls project. So what is the cost of such a lawsuit to Brittan Heights’ residents? Well, there is the obvious legal costs plus any damages the plaintiff may win. It appearsContinue reading “Hidden Costs behind an HOA Lawsuit”

At the November 2014 HOA Board meeting the Board invited the local sheriff to discuss crime at Brittan Heights. The good news is that San Carlos remains a relatively safe community and that Brittan Heights seems to be even safer then San Carlos overall. The bad news is that while crime is not at historical highs inContinue reading “Don’t let Thieves take your Stuff!!!”

The HOA is looking at installing solar panels to heat up the water for the large pool next to the clubhouse. According to the panel installation contractor, the most logical place to install such panels is on top of some of the adjacent carports. Some residents are unhappy with the project. Some who will parkContinue reading “It’s Not Easy being Green”