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Reader Questions - Budget Disclosures, Financials Jul 14, 2014

Good Afternoon Mr. Richardson,

We live in a small condominium complex with relatively low monthly dues. My concern is that the Board of Directors has not complied with...

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Reader Questions - Pools, Conflicts of Interest Jul 07, 2014

Dear Mr. Richardson,

We have one director who wants to wash their hair after exiting the pool at the outdoor poolside shower. The outdoor shower was intended for rinsing...

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Reader Questions - Animals Jun 30, 2014

Hi,

Our HOA will not impose stricter fines (currently $100) for dog owners whose dogs leave waste and damage the property. They hired a person who goes around weekly that...

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Reader Questions - Parking Jun 23, 2014

Dear Kelly,

My boyfriend’s association is not allowing guests to park more than 5 days in any 30 day period. This is problematic, of course. The parking rules are in...

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Electronic Business.. But Not For HOAs? Jun 16, 2014
This week, many of you have purchased airline tickets, paid bills, and even registered for traffic school using your cellular phone, tablet or computer. If you are a member...
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Reader Questions - Committees Jun 09, 2014

Dear Mr. Richardson,

I started attending committee meetings on regular bases. Today, at the Landscaping committee, I was asked to leave the meeting by the chairperson, so...

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Reader Questions - CC&R Questions Jun 02, 2014

Dear Mr. Richardson,

I cannot locate a copy of our CC&Rs. In fact, I cannot recall ever receiving a copy of them when my wife and I moved into our condominium 16 years...

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Reader Questions - CC&R Questions May 26, 2014

Dear Kelly,

Our neighborhood has CC&Rs and a review committee. Some of the things in the CC&Rs seem kind of discriminatory or snobby to me, so I am on a committee...

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Reader Questions - Board Reports, Carport Signs May 19, 2014

Dear Kelly,

I enjoy reading your column weekly and am hoping to join our HOA board in the near term. Can a new board member email results of board decisions to the home...

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Reader Questions - Problem Chair, Management Companies May 12, 2014

Dear Kelly,

I have been very unhappy with my HOA board and have attended three meetings these past three months to see if I could encourage more open communication between...

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Reader Questions - Officer Selection, Assessment Increases Updates May 05, 2014
 

Dear Kelly,

In our HOA an election was held recently. The ballots were not secret. The homeowners have reason to believe they were counted before the meeting,...

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Reader Questions - Children, Reserve Study Updates Apr 28, 2014

Dear Kelly,

I was reading your column today and have a question I am hoping you can assist. I live in a condominium complex and we have several owners that have small...

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