Articles

Finding Peace In Your HOA Dec 18, 2022

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq.

The holiday season is upon us, and a traditional wish is for peace and goodwill.  Let’s not only extend this wish to family and...

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But We Can’t Afford It! Dec 10, 2022

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

Homeownership entails dealing with occasional unanticipated expenses. Recently, I didn’t plan on a main water line breaking, but it...

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R | O Gives Back to the Salvation Army's Adopt-A-Family Campaign Dec 06, 2022

We are proud to announce that our firm will be teaming up with the Salvation Army to support a family in need during the holiday season.

“Too often we underestimate...

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Reader Questions – Our Manager is Controlling Us, and What is “Four Days’” Notice Dec 05, 2022

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

Hello Mr. Richardson,

I live in a relatively new development. Until a few months ago, the builder had control of the board.  We had...

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2022 Legislative Update - Room Rentals, Social Media and ADUs Nov 30, 2022

Assembly Bill 1410 (AB 1410) (Rodriguez) loses steam at the finish line and becomes law with a lessened impact on community associations.  

AB 1410 Amends Section...

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Reader Questions – They Aren’t Paying!!! Nov 28, 2022

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

Kelly: A neighbor bought a condo and rents it out, but has not paid ANY HOA fees for over two years!  When she is contacted about the...

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Reader Questions – Are Board Meetings Properly Open? Nov 20, 2022

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

Dear Kelly: Our HOA continues to have meetings without posting a proper notice, no agenda. The directors receive an agenda, but the...

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Reader Questions – Who Contacts the Attorney? Nov 14, 2022

 By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

Dear Mr. Richardson: Several years ago the board asked for an explanation regarding our Declaration. The board wanted to know its...

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‘Tis The Season – For Signs Nov 07, 2022

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

Kelly: I am currently disagreeing with my HOA regarding political signs. I still have a small sign in my front yard. The HOA board...

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No Election, Only Paid Inspectors, and Acclamation Oct 30, 2022

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

Hello Kelly, our HOA had an election for 2 Board seats, there were 3 candidates. Not enough ballots were returned to make quorum. The...

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Termites are Bugging Us! Oct 24, 2022

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

Hello Mr. Richardson – Our small HOA has shared-wall units with varying degrees of termite infestation and owners are demanding that...

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Know Your Governing Documents Oct 16, 2022

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

Governing documents are critical for HOA communities and are literally the legal glue holding the association together. Civil Code Section...

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