Articles
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCALÂ
Dr. Mr. Richardson: I’m concerned about my board no longer publishing minutes of their open meetings. I’ve asked for minutes for six months...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCALÂ
Hello Mr. Richardson,
Our HOA is claiming that 2019’s SB 326 ("Balcony Law") adds to the Davis-Stirling Act and requires the homeowners to...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCALÂ
In recent years, the Governor and Legislature have made increasing California’s housing supply a high priority. This year saw several major...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
2021 was the most positive legislative year for California HOAs in a very long time. Today’s column summarizes four helpful changes to Calif...
 By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
The 2021 Legislative season in California has ended, and five good HOA bills (a record in recent decades) are becoming law. Assembly Bill (...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq.
Kelly: With the Governor's executive orders on Covid rescinded in June, is there anything preventing boards from conducting in-person meetings ...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq.
Last week’s column reviewed the roles and boundaries of each HOA team member. While sometimes it can seem frustrating for volunteer leaders to ad...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
For many years, advising associations was at times very stressful, as boards would sometimes disregard my best advice for them. However, a ...
By  Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Dear Kelly: What, if any, significance is there when a board fails to comply to post an agenda four days prior to a board meeting. Is the o...
By: Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
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Dear Mr. Richardson: With the new election law (effective 1/1/20) removing term limits for board members, does this mean the HOA no long...
By: Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
When buying property in a common interest development (“HOA”), one automatically becomes a member. Here are 14 items to consider before cl...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq., CCAL
California Civil Code Section 4525 requires specific important disclosures be provided to members upon request, to give to prospective buye...
