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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. CCALÂ
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.Â
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 ...