About QMW
Quail Meadows West is a group of 115 homes but a community of neighbors who feel life should be lived within a social framework. Gated and impeccably maintained, this private and gated community offers many activities and amenities not found in your typical association. We enjoy our community clubhouse, swim in the heated swimming pool, bask in the large spa or play billiards in the library.
2026 January Message​
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Welcome to 2026.
As always new laws are signed in Sacramento
and we have laws that change our Community.
Welcome to 2026. As you will see below, there are always new laws and rules to follow in the State Of California. Regardless of our opinions, or considerations, by our state representatives and Governor, they feel we need more oversight and laws.
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AB 628 requires landlords to provide a working stove and refrigerator in all residential rental units, updating legislation that defines the appliances, which previously were sometimes considered amenities, as necessities for a “tenantable dwelling.”
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Minimum wage increase. The minimum wage is set to increase across the state from $16.50 to $16.90 per hour for all employees.
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Combating auto scams: Consumers who buy or lease a new or used car from a dealer would have the right to return it for a full refund within three days of purchase. California is set to become the first state in the nation to offer the protection.
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Assembly bill 130: Caps monetary fines for violations of HOAs governing documents at $100 per violation unless it involves health or safety risks. This law modifies enforcement provisions under the Davis Stirling Common Interest Development Act.
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Assembly Bill 2159: Allows HOAs to adopt electronic secret ballot voting for board elections and amendments to governing documents under defined conditions.
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Lowered Quorum for Reconvened Elections. This change lowers the quorum for reconvened elections to 20% of all members, facilitating decision making processes within HOAs. Don’t let the few dictate the direction of the whole community.
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AB 3216: All public K-12 schools must implement policies limiting or prohibiting student phone use by July 1 2026
I hope these snippets of new 2026 laws help you avoid issues into the New Year. We as your HOA Board Of Directors are always looking at being a benefit for your welfare and ensuring your enjoyment of the community. We are searching for new Board Members to continue the management excellence you have come to expect from our Volunteer Board. We are a board that exists on homeowner participation. Don’t wait to see if someone else can be involved when your efforts are needed now.
M. Anderson, Chairman
“Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.” – Elizabeth Andrew
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” – Mahatma Gandhi
“Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.” – William James
