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By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

Along with the property’s overall condition, another positive initial impression upon new members can be board meetings which are effective,...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

One important board responsibility is to adopt and enforce community rules.  Developers provide CC&Rs and Bylaws (usually fairly boilerplate...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

Operating rules are often called “house rules” or “rules and regulations” by associations in California. Rules are modified by HOA Boards un...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

Good community rules and regulations (“operating rules,” per Civil Code 4340) help set standards and encourage neighborly conduct. However, ...

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 compa...

This article first appeared in HOAleader.com. Kelly Richardson, Esq., CCAL is a regular contributor to help inform community associations. 

A California court in Sunset Green...

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 roofs. Her...

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 association a...

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 an...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL 

California has experienced many drought periods, but in January 2014 the drought situation became sufficiently severe that then-Governor Br...