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Weathering the Season: Getting Our Community Ready for California Rains

By ddepledge · November 4, 2026

California’s rainy season typically runs from late October through March, and the storms that arrive with it tend to be short, intense, and occasionally dramatic. A single atmospheric river can drop more water on our roofs, walkways, and landscaping in forty-eight hours than we see in the rest of the year combined. The good news: most rain-related damage in a condominium community is preventable, and prevention is a shared job between the Association and individual owners.

What the Association Is Doing

Ahead of the first significant storm, our maintenance team and vendors complete a pre-season sweep of the common areas. That work includes clearing drains, and gutters of accumulated leaves and debris; inspecting the site’s storm drains and catch basins; checking roof flashing, sealant, and any known trouble spots from last season; testing sump pumps and garage drainage; and trimming trees to reduce the risk of limb failure in high wind.

Landscaping is adjusted as well. Irrigation controllers are switched to a winter schedule or shut off entirely during wet stretches, and slopes and planter beds are checked for erosion or failing drainage. If you notice sprinklers running in the middle of a downpour, please let us know — it usually means a controller or rain sensor needs attention.

What Owners and Residents Can Do

A few small tasks inside your unit and on your balcony or patio go a long way:

  • Clear your balcony or patio drain. A single clogged deck drain can pond water against the slider threshold and push it inside. Please email management if you see a clogged drain on your balcony at vba@actionlife.com
  • Bring in or secure loose items. Umbrellas, planters, and lightweight furniture become projectiles in a wind-driven storm.
  • Check your windows and slider tracks. Weep holes at the bottom of the track are designed to drain — keep them free of dirt and debris.
  • Watch for early warning signs. Bubbling paint, a musty smell, or a small ceiling stain after a storm is worth reporting immediately, while the repair is still small.
  • Verify your HO-6 policy. The Association’s master policy does not cover your personal belongings, interior improvements, or loss of use. Confirm your coverage and your deductible before you need them.

During the Storm

Please use extra care in the garage and on exterior stairs and walkways — painted concrete and tile become slick quickly, and our on-site crews cannot get to

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Rule Reminder: Parking Rules and Towing

By ddepledge · September 10, 2026

Parking in the community is limited, and cooperation from residents and their guests keeps access clear and safe for everyone. All guest vehicles must display a valid, properly issued guest pass at all times — a missing, expired (longer than 72 hours), or improperly displayed pass is one of the most common reasons a vehicle is towed. Vehicles parked in violation of the rules below may be towed without prior notice, and all towing and storage charges are at the vehicle owner’s expense.

The Association is not responsible for costs associated with the towing of vehicles, including damage. Please make sure your visitors display your guest pass when parking on the property.

Please note the following parking rules from the Association’s Rules and Regulations:

  • Designated spaces. Parking is permitted only in designated parking spaces. No parking is permitted along curbs painted red.
  • Proper parking. Vehicles shall not be parked in such a manner as to impede or prevent access to any entrance to or from a building, any other designated parking space, or to create a hazard to persons or property.
  • One-space limit. No vehicle shall, at any time, occupy more than one space.
  • 72-hour limit. Vehicles (with or without guest passes or decals) parked in the community for longer than 72 hours may be towed at the vehicle owner’s expense unless arrangements have been made with Association management.
  • Unauthorized parking. Any unauthorized vehicle parked in a homeowner’s deeded parking space can be towed only by the homeowner. All costs will be borne by the vehicle owner at the time the vehicle is retrieved. If any unauthorized vehicle is parked in a deeded parking space, the homeowner should notify Association management by email and provide photos of the front (with number on guest pass or decal legible) and back of the vehicle (showing make, model, and license plate).
  • Recreational and commercial vehicles. Parking of recreational vehicles, including but not limited to trailers, campers, boats, motor homes, off-road vehicles, and commercial vehicles or unsightly equipment is prohibited within the community except for loading and unloading. These vehicles must be parked in the owner’s assigned garage space and covered.

***Safelisting is available by request only. It must be submitted via email to management Monday thru Friday, prior to the anticipated start date, and is approved on a case-by-case basis.

Bike Storage Rules

By ddepledge · August 3, 2026

Villa Balboa allows bike storage in the underground parking garages only. They may be stored as long as they are marked with the current year. Please see all requirements below.

Storage Location

Bicycles may be stored under storage units in the garage only when there is no available bike storage space in the bike racks or storage cages in your building. If a rack or cage in your building has an open slot, bikes must be stored there rather than under a storage unit.

Annual Labeling

All bikes stored in common-area bike storage or under storage units must be labeled each year with the unit address and the current year (for example: 900 Cagney Ln., Unit 101 — 2026). Labels should be durable and clearly visible.

Condition Requirements

Bikes stored on the property must be kept in good working order — this includes inflated tires, no significant rust, and no accumulation of debris or personal items attached to the bike.

    In order to keep the bike racks cleared and available for other residents, bikes stored in the underground garages will be evaluated each year and will marked for removal if they do not meet the noted rules.