Articles
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq., CCAL
Quite recently, two of the largest residential property insurance companies announced major cutbacks in California. State Farm announced...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq.
Hi Kelly: Three of the members of our HOA board are employed directly or through service contracts with the master community company....
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq.
Dear Kelly: What happens if the reserves go to zero? What is insolvency? B.E., Tarzana
Dear B.E.: HOAs which fail to set aside money in their...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq.
The ancient Chinese concept of yin and yang deals with opposite and inseparable forces. Common interest developments (“homeowner...
Richardson | Ober is proud to welcome our newest Associate, Osvaldo “Ozzie Rocha. Esq.
Ozzie holds a bachelor’s degree from USC and is a graduate of...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Last year, HOAs received a very helpful new tool with the enactment of Civil Code Section 5103 – election by acclamation. This...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Hi Kelly, we recently purchased a unit in a small development that does not send out monthly statements. I find this rather strange...
This article first appeared in HOAleader.com. Kelly Richardson, Esq., CCAL, is a regular contributor to help inform community associations.
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By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Dear Mr. Richardson: Management sent a budget notification to members with an agenda, date, time, and location. The board meeting...
This article first appeared in HOAleader.com. Kelly Richardson, Esq., CCAL, is a regular contributor to help inform community associations.
Kelly Richardson,...
This article first appeared in HOAleader.com. Kelly Richardson, Esq., CCAL, is a regular contributor to help inform community associations.
A California case,...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Dear Mr. Richardson: What can be done to a person who refuses to pay their dues? A.M., Torrance.
Dear A.M.: While an unpleasant task,...
