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Although most HOA decisions are made the board, some of the most important ones must be by membership vote. However, an amazing number of associations struggle to attain quoru...
In order for a common interest development to make a membership decision or board decision, “quorum” must first be attained. Quorum is a Latin word meaning “of whom”, but basi...
Dear Kelly,
When it comes to an owner choosing an insurance company for condominium insurance for the inside of the condo, would the best course be to choose the same compa
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Dear Mr. Richardson,
I was reading Civil Code 4715. That says associations can no longer prohibit owners from having a pet (defined as any domesticated bird, cat, or dog).
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Dear Mr. Richardson,
Our board frequently adopts new rules, generally following the required process of providing 30-day notice prior to voting at an open meeting.
Example
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Some myths are not only wrong, but harmful. Here are ten HOA myths which create problems for communities:
1. Governing documents are boilerplate
Most HOA homebuyers carefull...
Mr. Richardson,
I own and live in a condo complex. Secondhand smoke from neighbors drifts through my unit even with windows closed. I have repeatedly told the smokers that
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In a perfect world, disciplinary hearings would be unnecessary because members all focused on being good neighbors to each other. However, disciplinary hearings are occasional...
Good Morning,
I am on the board of a community, and have seen many changes in procedures that govern all boards. Are there legal guidelines that we have to follow to change
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Hello Kelly,
We live in a small condominium complex in Brawley, Ca. Our CC&R’s were last updated 15 years ago. At the time they were considered “boilerplate” but a lot has
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Hi Mr. Richardson,
I am new to the HOA board and enjoy reading your weekly column in the [paper]. I don’t think you have discussed what to do if the property manager does n
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Dear Kelly,
Why there are no educational requirements for board members and no requirements for either education, certification, background checks, etc. for managers? Parti
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