Articles

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL 

Dear Kelly: Our HOA has board elections coming up soon.  We have two vacancies, and two candidates who have formally applied to run.  My qu...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

[This is the fourth and final installment of this series, which previously addressed directors, homeowners, and managers]

As the associatio...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

[After previous columns proposing resolutions for directors and HOA members, here are ideas for managers. Next week - service providers]

As...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

[Second article in a four-part series, with possible resolutions for the HOA owner.  Next week’s installment will suggest ideas for managers...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

When starting the new year with commitments to improve, maybe your HOA could also benefit. This four-part series proposes resolutions for as...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq., CCAL

[Apologies to Clement Clarke Moore]

'Twas the night before Christmas, and throughout the community
Not a complaint was heard - there exist...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq.

The holiday season is upon us, and a traditional wish is for peace and goodwill.  Let’s not only extend this wish to family and friends, but purs...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

Homeownership entails dealing with occasional unanticipated expenses. Recently, I didn’t plan on a main water line breaking, but it happened...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

Hello Mr. Richardson,

I live in a relatively new development. Until a few months ago, the builder had control of the board.  We had electio...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

Kelly: A neighbor bought a condo and rents it out, but has not paid ANY HOA fees for over two years!  When she is contacted about the past d...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

Dear Kelly: Our HOA continues to have meetings without posting a proper notice, no agenda. The directors receive an agenda, but the members ...

 By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

Dear Mr. Richardson: Several years ago the board asked for an explanation regarding our Declaration. The board wanted to know its authority...