Articles
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Operating rules are often called “house rules” or “rules and regulations” by associations in...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Good community rules and regulations (“operating rules,” per Civil Code 4340) help set standards and encourage neighborly...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
I live in a planned development, and was told we could not install solar because it would void our roof warranties. Can our management...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
As the cost of energy escalates seemingly weekly, an increasing number of HOA homeowners want to install photovoltaic systems on...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Hi Mr. Richardson: Can a HOA prevent us from placing solar panels on the roof of our townhome? We are in an older condominium...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Kelly: If HOA failed to send letter to homeowner within fifteen days as required by Civil Code 5855, may they simply ignore that and hold...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
California has experienced many drought periods, but in January 2014 the drought situation became sufficiently severe that...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Dear Kelly: Under Civil Code §4515, are homeowners allowed to post community gathering notices near the mailboxes or on the mailboxes...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
The first version of Civil Code Section 4741, banning “unreasonable” rental restrictions, became law in 2021, and also...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Dear Mr. Richardson: I am looking into purchasing a property with 3 freestanding units and a small amount of common space used as a...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq.
[Last of a 3-part series]. After selecting the desired type of management services, how can one evaluate a manager’s qualifications?
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By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
The previous column discussed different types of association management services. After selecting the management service type and...
