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By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

Hi Kelly, I have been trying to get solar panels installed on my shared roof, which is maintained by the HOA. The CCRs state that the HOA ca...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

Dear Kelly: We are a small HOA. We are debating going with community solar contract vs individual solar installation contracts and looking f...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL 

Mr. Richardson: I really appreciate your HOA input and suggestions.

What are the legal qualifications and California requirements to be a ...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

On June 16, 2015, a fifth-floor balcony at a Berkeley apartment building collapsed, killing seven people, allegedly due to weakening by seve...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

Unruly board meetings may be the most discouraging part of HOA living.  Mature homeowners avoid such meetings, managers fear such meetings, ...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

Kelly: Is there a way to limit comments/attendance at monthly board meetings?  We have a member who is constantly making harassing comments ...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

One unpleasant but necessary aspect of board service is the imposing of discipline in response to unneighborly behavior by members. Here are...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

Dear Kelly: I had a hearing regarding a rules violation. I thought it was unfair and asked for an internal dispute resolution (“IDR”) meetin...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

Good afternoon Kelly. No one on our HOA board has been elected and they all remain on by default year after year. We never meet quorum. I ...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. 

The typical condominium project consists of three categories of property – the “separate interest” (normally called the “unit”), the “common are...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

Hi Kelly: It seems our HOA is hiding behind an over-used Covid excuse to hold their meetings virtually. Is there currently a requirement for...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

Question: Is an HOA allowed to announce the names of owners who have not paid their dues? K.G., Inglewood

Dear K.G.: I generally recommend ...