Articles
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...
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...
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...
This article first appeared in HOAleader.com. Kelly Richardson, Esq., CCAL, is a regular contributor to help inform community associations.
Kelly Richardson,...
This article first appeared in HOAleader.com. Kelly Richardson, Esq., CCAL, is a regular contributor to help inform community associations.
A California case,...
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,...
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...
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...
By Matt Ober, Esq., CCAL, CAI-CLAC Delegate Emeritus
As the Community Associations Institute’s California Legislative Action Committee (CAI-CLAC) wraps...
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...
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...
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...