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Reader Questions - Is Our Manager Licensed? May 07, 2018

Dear Kelly,

I recently purchased a condominium, and have discovered many improprieties with my HOA. I complained to the Attorney General who told me they can’t do...

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More Bills of Interest to Help (or Harm?) HOAs in 2018 Apr 30, 2018

Last week’s column discussed SB 1265, a terrible bill for HOAs. There are several other bills which, if passed, would make major and minor changes to HOAs in 2019,...

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Potentially Disastrous Bill Pending in Sacramento [SB 1265] Apr 23, 2018

The California Legislature continues to try to “fix” California common interest developments, yet elected representatives still do not understand the dynamic of...

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Reader Questions - Can We Limit Rentals? Apr 16, 2018

Hello Kelly,

We are talking about limiting the number of rentals in our HOA complex. I believe we currently have about 1/3 rentals. Do you know if there is a way we can...

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Reader Questions - Can We Control Short Term Rentals? Apr 09, 2018

Dear Kelly,

My HOA is facing a perplexing issue – internet-based short-term rentals. I understand it is becoming more common. As we revise our CC&R’s, in...

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Bad News for Beachfront HOAs Regarding Vacation Rentals Apr 02, 2018

While short term rentals present an opportunity for members to make a profit on their home when not in use, such rentals also present many potential problems for both the...

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Playgrounds: Exercise or Peril? Mar 26, 2018

A lawsuit concluded in Las Vegas involving the Lamplight Village Homeowners Association in February 2018. A 15 year old boy in 2013 sat on a swing to send a text message....

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Your Meetings Are Raucous? YOU Might Be the Problem Mar 19, 2018

Board meetings should be efficient and business-like events, but can unfortunately often be tumultuous and disorganized. Ineffective meetings frustrate directors, managers,...

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Reader Questions - Do Off-Site Owners Have Rights? Mar 12, 2018

Hi Kelly,

I live part-time outside the USA. I asked my (self-managed) HOA to send all available notices and disclosures to my secondary address, which I designated as my...

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Reader Questions - A Dead HOA? Mar 05, 2018

Dear Mr. Richardson,

I discovered that our small HOA has been in suspended status for the past 30 years. It is operated as a quasi HOA but in reality is more of a...

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Reader Questions - Are The CC&Rs Stale? Feb 26, 2018

Hi Mr. Richardson,

How often should CC&Rs be changed, amended or restated? Our current one was prepared by the developer in 1979. How much does it usually cost to...

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Reader Questions - $800 for Copies? Feb 19, 2018

Dear Mr. Richardson,

Recently I put a condo into escrow. The management company charges $750 for supplying current financial reports, CC&Rs, rules and regulations,...

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