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By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Dear Kelly: Our board approved the old version of the bill SB323 as is to replace our current election rules. Recently we had our...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Dear Mr. Richardson: Starting in 2022, all HOAs have the option of utilizing the acclamation procedures in Civil Code §5103 when...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
During the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, HOAs were presented with a conundrum: Local health authorities prohibited gatherings of more...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Hi Kelly, one of our board members sometimes is not available to attend meetings either in person or telephonically and has asked if he...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Dear Kelly: We're a small association, so even the idea of boards and directors is beyond what we could hope to have. We barely had three...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Dear Mr. Richardson: We had an election where 3 people ran for 2 positions and the second and third place vote-getters tied. Without...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
I’m excited to share the 600th column since “HOA Homefront” inaugurated in March 2005. Except for a hiatus in 2010 and...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Mr. Richardson, what are the HOA manager and board responsibilities for homeowners’ portion of the board meeting? Presently, virtual...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Many laws are changing for California HOAs this year, and here is a recap of the most important changes.
Longer deadline for petitioned...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Kelly: Before our monthly board meetings, agendas are provided to each owner the week before the meeting. Occasionally the board schedules...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
As we give gifts to loved ones and friends during the holiday season, most HOA members probably don’t consider giving to their...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Mr. Richardson: HOAs face a financial issue with interest rates so low. My HOA and the vast majority of other HOAs play it safe with CDs...
