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Mr. Richardson,

After my HOA approved my drought-tolerant design, they asked me to add ‘more & bigger plants’ which violates Civil section 4735(e). Are the...

Hello Kelly,

I enjoy your column and have learned so much from reading it religiously. I have 2 questions:

1. A petition to recall a board member received sufficient...

Hi Kelly,

My HOA sent out a proposed policy for owners wanting to install solar power systems installed on a roof shared with other units. I am not anxious to have any...

Productive and efficient meetings are not happenstance but are the result of committed and prepared volunteers, normally assisted by a great professional manager.

To help...

All the knowledge and experience from the working world (“day job”) can actually hinder a volunteer’s effectiveness in the world of HOA governance if the...

Before seeking a board seat, the best candidates should improve their readiness for service, and can:

Read the governing documents at least once

The governing documents are...

A community association is no better than the board of directors which leads it, and excellent associations require excellent volunteer leaders. Truly exceptional volunteer...

The late and legendary coach John Wooden said “The most important key to achieving great success is to decide upon your goal and launch, get started, take...

Kelly,
Our board established an executive committee consisting of three board members, excluding the two remaining board members, under Corporations Code Section 7212....

Dear Mr. Richardson,

I’m currently on my HOA board. The president is constantly rude, slandering other board members, and basically being disrespectful. I am...