Lamden v. La Jolla Shores Clubdominium Homeowners Ass'n

Opinion

WERDEGAR, J.

A building in a condominium development suffered from termite infestation. The board of directors of the development’s community association 1 decided to treat the infestation locally (“spot-treat”), rather than fumigate. Alleging the board’s decision diminished the value of her unit, the owner of a condominium in the development sued the community association. In adjudicating her claims, under what standard should a court evaluate the board’s decision?

As will appear, we conclude as follows: Where a duly constituted community association board, upon reasonable…