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Reader Questions – Who Decides on the HOA Colors? And, A Neighbor Hates Mine. Oct 26, 2020

Mr. Richardson: Help!  During a monthly meeting, I presented a petition signed by many homeowners concerning the color that they were going to paint the complex...

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Richardson | Ober | DeNichilo Welcomes New Associate: Amanda M. Fisher, Esq. Oct 19, 2020

Richardson | Ober | DeNichilo is thrilled to welcome Amanda M. Fisher, Esq., as the newest Associate to our expanding general counsel team. 

Amanda comes to R|O|D with...

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Civility Must Start Somewhere Oct 19, 2020

From presidential debate stages to courtrooms to families to HOAs, civility is becoming so rare, it should be considered endangered. Differences of opinion are no longer...

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Reader Questions – Surprised by Assessments – are they Legal? Oct 12, 2020

Hi Kelly,

There is going to be an assessment at my condo and we are being told that we all must pay equally even though a number of us will have no benefit from the work...

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Reader Questions – Tenants With Criminal Backgrounds, and Are Drying Racks OK? Oct 05, 2020

Dear Kelly,

Apparently my HOA made a change in the CC&Rs. The HOA requires that any prospective tenants must be approved by the board, and that no applicant who has a...

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State Sets Protocols for Reopening Outdoor Playground Facilities Oct 01, 2020

By Matt D. Ober, Esq., CCAL

For those who need a break from guiding your children through home schooling or distance learning, your community association playground may...

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AB 3182 Signed and the Impact on California Community Associations Oct 01, 2020

By Robert DeNichilo, Esq., CCAL

Despite fierce opposition, including over 5,000 constituents personally expressing opposition to the bill, Governor Newsom signed Assembly...

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Reader Questions – Fair Housing Violations? Restrictions on Hard Floors and Outside Play Sep 27, 2020

Mr. Richardson:

I enjoy reading your column.

I recently bought a condo and was in the process of replacing the carpet with laminate flooring because of allergies. The HOA...

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Discontinue The Troubling and Unnecessary Proxy Sep 20, 2020

Proxies are still used in most HOAs and continue to contribute to confusion and controversy during HOA elections.

A proxy is a document by which one association member...

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Reader Questions - The Reserve Fund – How Much Is Too Much? Sep 13, 2020

Mr. Richardson: Something has been bothering me for a while regarding the reserve funding level that is appropriate for a given association. Many associations strive (and...

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Prepare Now to Welcome the Accessory Dwelling Unit into your Community Association Sep 13, 2020

By Matt D. Ober, Esq., CCAL

Proactive rule adoption and enforcement will ease the growing pains of ADU/JADUs in your community.

Formally termed the...

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Assembly Bill 3182 (Ting) Means Less Independence for Community Associations if Governor Newsom Signs it Into Law Sep 08, 2020

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

Assembly Member Ting from San Francisco authored Assembly Bill 3182. After multiple rounds of amendments, it was approved on...

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