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By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Dear Kelly: Our condominium association CC&Rs state that plumbing problems that service only a single unit are the responsibility of the u...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Kelly: Who has oversight of HOAs in California if someone wants to file a complaint against their HOA or management company? Thanks, J.H....
The previous column discussed considerations regarding property insurance, but that is only one of many insurance types which most HOAs should have in place.
First and foremo...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Insurance brokers are one of an HOA’s most important vendors, yet they are often ignored until claims arise. This mistake can be costly.
In...
Amending CC&Rs is not easy. Here are some tips to avoid making it harder.
- Check with the members. Amending CC&Rs usually takes a supermajority (i.e., more than simply a ma...
Among the association governing documents including articles of incorporation, recorded map or plan, bylaws, operating rules and covenants, conditions, and restrictions (“CC&R...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
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Hi Kelly, our board is resolved to resume fumigation of the buildings in our community and has voted to obtain quotes for the next phas...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
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Dear Kelly: I live in a townhouse. My neighbor had termites and my other neighbor on the other side suspects them as do I. We were tol...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
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Hello Kelly! Is it considered a conflict of interest if a board member is also an HOA employee? Our board is voting on matters which wo...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Last week’s column recapped five bills proposing to help HOAs. This week addresses the other side of the coin, as four legislative proposals...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
In typical years the Legislature considers a handful of bills concerning HOAs, but 2021 is an unusually heavy year. There are at least 20 bi...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
The Open Meeting Act (Civil Code Sections 4900-4955) is the HOA version of California’s “Brown Act,” requiring openness in governance meetin...
