Articles
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Dear Mr. Richardson: Starting in 2022, all HOAs have the option of utilizing the acclamation procedures in Civil Code §5103 when “the number...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
During the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, HOAs were presented with a conundrum: Local health authorities prohibited gatherings of more than...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Hi Kelly, one of our board members sometimes is not available to attend meetings either in person or telephonically and has asked if he coul...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Dear Kelly: We're a small association, so even the idea of boards and directors is beyond what we could hope to have. We barely had three vo...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Dear Mr. Richardson: We had an election where 3 people ran for 2 positions and the second and third place vote-getters tied. Without giving ...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Kelly, recently an owner had a matter which she wanted to bring up during the “Homeowner’s Forum” but she could not attend. She sent an emai...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
One of the greatest challenges HOAs periodically face is major reconstruction. Whether a new roof, balcony rehabilitation, or other major re...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
I’m excited to share the 600th column since “HOA Homefront” inaugurated in March 2005. Except for a hiatus in 2010 and 2011, the column has ...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Mr. Richardson, what are the HOA manager and board responsibilities for homeowners’ portion of the board meeting? Presently, virtual session...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Many laws are changing for California HOAs this year, and here is a recap of the most important changes.
Longer deadline for petitioned mem...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Kelly: Before our monthly board meetings, agendas are provided to each owner the week before the meeting. Occasionally the board schedules a...
Matt D. Ober, Esq., CCAL was elected into CAI’s Business Partners Council for a two-year term beginning January 1, 2022.
“Being in a service-oriented HOA business, I have l
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