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Reader Questions – Is THAT A Meeting? Sep 20, 2021

By  Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

Dear Kelly: What, if any, significance is there when a board fails to comply to post an agenda four days prior to a board...

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Conflicts Kill Business Judgment Rule Protections Sep 20, 2021

This article first appeared in Community Association Insider. 

Conflicts of interest can strip board members of the protections they otherwise might have under...

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Reader Questions – Are Term Limits Illegal, and Who Advocates for HOAs? Sep 13, 2021

By: Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

 

Dear Mr. Richardson: With the new election law (effective 1/1/20) removing term limits for board members, does this mean the HOA...

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Closed Session Dos and Don’ts Sep 12, 2021

 This article first appeared in Community Association Insider. 

Closed sessions are among the most frequently abused governance tools in community...

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Buying in an HOA? Read this First Sep 06, 2021

By: Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

When buying property in a common interest development (“HOA”), one automatically becomes a member.  Here are 14 items to...

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CAI National Conference & Expo: Community Now Sep 03, 2021

Richardson | Ober | DeNichilo was proud to attend this year's CAI 2021 Annual Conference and Exposition: Community NOW in Las Vegas.

 Robert DeNichilo, Esq., CCAL...

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Does YOUR HOA Have These Disclosures Ready For Buyers? Aug 30, 2021

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq., CCAL

California Civil Code Section 4525 requires specific important disclosures be provided to members upon request, to give to prospective...

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Urban Legends Regarding Insurance – A Reality Check Aug 26, 2021

Proper insurance in all forms is one of the most important means to protect a property owner. But beware of the many myths regarding insurance. For the owner pursuing a...

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Myths about Realtor Inspections – Episode I Aug 26, 2021

You probably are aware that Civil Code Section 2079 requires licensees to conduct a reasonably competent visual inspection of all reasonably accessible areas of a...

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Know Your Home Inspector (and Help Your Clients Know Also!) Aug 26, 2021

In the typical home purchase, the buyer receives only one expert review of the residence prior to purchase – the home inspector report. While economical and useful,...

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TREES… And The Problems They Cause Aug 26, 2021

Trees offer more than shade.  A tree can be a landmark, food source, subject for paintings…. or cause of a lawsuit.

Put Down The Saw

Your tree may not be your...

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Urban Legends of Real Estate Law - The Myth of Governmental Responsibility Aug 26, 2021

Urban legends are fascinating in their resilience.  Some have a grain of truth, while most are complete flights of fancy.  Many are entertaining, but others can...

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