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No Billing Statements; Board Changes Collection Rules Jun 04, 2023

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

Hi Kelly, we recently purchased a unit in a small development that does not send out monthly statements. I find this rather strange...

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9 Tips for Nailing the Process of Hiring Your Next Condo/HOA Manager May 31, 2023

This article first appeared in HOAleader.com. Kelly Richardson, Esq., CCAL, is a regular contributor to help inform community associations. 

When you're ready to...

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One HOA Increased Assessments: The Other Refuses May 29, 2023

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL 

Dear Mr. Richardson: Management sent a budget notification to members with an agenda, date, time, and location. The board meeting...

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Trendwatch: Is There More Tech Your Condo/HOA Should Be Adopting? May 24, 2023

This article first appeared in HOAleader.com. Kelly Richardson, Esq., CCAL, is a regular contributor to help inform community associations. 

Kelly Richardson,...

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How to Get a Court to Back You In a Dispute With a Rogue Condo/HOA Owner May 24, 2023

This article first appeared in HOAleader.com. Kelly Richardson, Esq., CCAL, is a regular contributor to help inform community associations. 

A California case,...

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How Do We Handle Delinquent Members and Delinquent Directors? May 22, 2023

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

Dear Mr. Richardson: What can be done to a person who refuses to pay their dues? A.M., Torrance.

Dear A.M.: While an unpleasant task,...

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HOA Damaged Me, My HOA Suspended - Must I Pay Assessments? May 15, 2023

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL 

Kelly, when is it legal not to pay HOA dues/fees because an HOA is not fulfilling its duties? I've had emergency leaks and made...

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Four Pending Bills Would Badly Affect HOAs: Part 2 May 08, 2023

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

The Legislature is active this year regarding HOAs, and eight bills may significantly affect California associations. Last week’s...

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2023 Mid-Session Legislative Update: Pending California Legislation Addressing Community Associations May 02, 2023

By Matt Ober, Esq., CCAL, CAI-CLAC Delegate Emeritus   

As the Community Associations Institute’s California Legislative Action Committee (CAI-CLAC) wraps...

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Already an Active Legislative Year For HOAs May 01, 2023

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

After a few quiet years for HOAs in Sacramento, California’s legislature is quite active this year with at least eight bills...

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The HOA Is Not Working With Me on Solar Apr 24, 2023

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

Hi Kelly, I have been trying to get solar panels installed on my shared roof, which is maintained by the HOA. The CCRs state that the HOA...

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Solar for Our Whole HOA? Can Mine Be On a Common Area Roof? Apr 17, 2023

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

Dear Kelly: We are a small HOA. We are debating going with community solar contract vs individual solar installation contracts and looking...

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