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By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq., HOA Homefront ColumnÂ
Emergency special assessments have saved many HOAs from disaster. One recent example occurred during the rise in property ...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq., HOA Homefront Column
Kelly: Our HOA has not kept up with building maintenance. I along with other residents have reported issues to our board bu...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq.
Dear Mr. Richardson: How much notice is an association supposed to give a homeowner before a special assessment is due? C.A., OrangeÂ
Dear C.A.:...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq., HOA Homefront ColumnÂ
Dear Kelly: My large HOA has monthly assessments that are the same for all units. The units vary in size from free-standin...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq., HOA Homefront ColumnÂ
Hi Kelly: When homeowners make assessment payments, our management company first applies the payment to prior outstanding ...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL, HOA Homefront Column
Dear Kelly: My question is whether it is legal to raise one's HOA fees without a prior notification of proposed increa...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL, HOA Homefront Column
Dear Kelly: Can HOAs increase the 20% for monthly dues plus add a 5% special assessment at the same time? P.M., Pacoim...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL, HOA Homefront Column
Hi Kelly, we just received a notice two days ago that our HOA assessments will increase 10%. The new increase takes ef...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCALÂ
Dear Mr. Richardson: Management sent a budget notification to members with an agenda, date, time, and location. The board meeting was atten...
This article first appeared in HOAleader.com. Kelly Richardson, Esq., CCAL, is a regular contributor to help inform community associations.Â
A California case, Orangecrest Co...
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, colle...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCALÂ
Kelly, when is it legal not to pay HOA dues/fees because an HOA is not fulfilling its duties? I've had emergency leaks and made calls and s...
