Church solar panels now qualify for a federal cash incentive through Direct Pay. Here’s what churches actually pay upfront, how that incentive changes the math, and the financing, billing, and property tax issues to plan around.
How long galvanized plumbing actually lasts, the real source of the lead risk, and why it matters for property disclosures during a church sale.
SB 1454 church security requirements now apply to California ministries. Learn what triggers BSIS oversight and how to keep your team compliant.
What California law says about private cemeteries, ownership transfer, and removing a dedication — and an open question worth confirming before a sale.
Why the ADA doesn’t require churches to admit service animals, how California’s Unruh Act is narrower but not absolute, and why most churches welcome them anyway.
That extension cord running under the sanctuary rug is both a fire hazard and a liability risk. Here’s what the California Fire Code actually requires for extension cords, and how a known hazard can put your church on the hook.
Churches are exempt from ADA Title III, but California’s Building Code is not — what that means for construction, tenants, and accessibility upgrades.
General liability insurance is required in nearly every lease or rental agreement, but the coverage itself is rarely the hard part — understanding subrogation, indemnity, and additional-insured endorsements is. Here’s what a property owner actually needs to know.
Premises trespasser liability doesn’t stop at your church’s front gate — California law can hold a church responsible for injuries to trespassers, off-site pedestrians, and everyone in between. Here’s what the law actually requires, and the practical steps that reduce your risk.
