Articles
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL, HOA Homefront Column
One unpleasant but necessary aspect of board service is disciplinary action against unneighborly behavior by members. ...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq., HOA Homefront Column
HOA discipline is a necessary evil. Residents don’t like being told what to do, while at the same time some rules are neces...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq., HOA Homefront Column
After the lightning-fast adoption of major amendments to Civil Code Sections 5850 and 5855—proposed and passed in just four...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq., HOA Homefront Column
Mr. Richardson: Proxy given to a non–owner, who becomes a board member. Does he become proxy for the other owners? L.H., Sa...
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 ColumnÂ
Dear Kelly: Can a person not on title actively participate in board meetings? C.P., Los Angeles
Dear C.P.: Only mem...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq., CCAL, HOA Homefront ColumnÂ
In the HOA world, corporate formalities can often seem to discourage and frustrate quick decisive action. However, t...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL, HOA Homefront Column
Dear Kelly: I have a two-story townhome that has termites. I notified the HOA and they were going to send a termite co...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL, HOA Homefront ColumnÂ
Dear Mr. Richardson: Our board has been in place for over 10 years. Bringing new members on board has not been succes...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL, HOA Homefront Column
We have a right to assume that state laws are the result of careful deliberation and public disclosure. However, that ...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL, HOA Homefront Column
Mr. Richardson: I really enjoy your HOA Homefront column. Here’s a question: Is it appropriate for board members to us...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq., CCAL, HOA Homefront Column
Mr. Richardson: Is homeowner open forum a requirement in California or just handy for everyone involved? Or, should I...
