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Mr. Richardson:
I appreciate your column in the [paper]. Many of your topics are extremely helpful.
According to our election rules and bylaws, no director shal...
Hi Kelly,
Perhaps you have an answer to the following case. A homeowner in our HOA (he might have a form of mental illness) is said to have harassed a new homeowner couple ...
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Kelly: Is the HOA required to supply the state a current list of the board members? Is the list available for public view? I am not a member of the HOA.
G.O., Agoura Hil...
Hi Kelly,
Good morning. My HOA is requiring me to install “critter guards” as part of my solar installation, but this will cost me over $1,000. Can the HOA force...
Hi Kelly, I read your column about HOA’s regularly, and I enjoy it.
Can a HOA prevent us from placing solar panels on the roof of our condominium townhome? If we...
Kelly, how much notice is required regarding place and time for monthly board meetings?
Thanks, C.B., Redondo Beach
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Dear C.B.:
Under Civil Code 4920(a), four days’ n...
Mr. Richardson,
Is there an oversight/audit department on a state level that oversees the management of an association? I am finding contradicting and wrong information in ...
Hi Kelly,
I’m confused between “rules” and “CC&R’s.” Our board, over the years, has implemented new rules. What I don’t understand is: How is this different than making cha...
Dear Mr. Richardson:
Can an HOA come up with new house rules that ban children from playing outside the units? Especially with many young children that live here.
G.G., L...
Dear Kelly,
Do I, as a homeowner, have a right to see the contract between the HOA and a vendor? I have no desire to stir up problems. I appreciate your weekly c...
Hi Kelly,
I live in a 100+ unit condo complex without HOA earthquake insurance. I have CEA earthquake insurance for my home. Have you written any articles I coul...
Hi Kelly,
I was interested in your recent answer that a club’s storage space would not be considered exclusive use common area. Statewide there are thousands of HOAs with s...
