Articles

Updated July 2026

A record number of proposed new laws that may impact our California communities are making their way through the legislature.

With the California Legislatu...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq.

Dear Mr. Richardson: How much notice is an association supposed to give a homeowner before a special assessment is due? C.A., Orange 

Dear C.A.:...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq., CCAL

This article first appeared in the CAI Nevada Chapter’s Community Interests, February 2026 Issue.

A well-run world only needs a James Bon...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq., HOA Homefront Column 

Dear Kelly: My large HOA has monthly assessments that are the same for all units. The units vary in size from free-standin...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq., HOA Homefront Column  

Condominium projects typically consist of three categories of property – the “separate interest” (normally called the “un...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL, HOA Homefront Column 

Many HOAs inquire about installing security monitoring cameras. Such cameras may or may not be required by the specif...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL, HOA Homefront Column

Dear Kelly: What is the law when it comes to doorbell cameras mounted on outside, pointing at your neighbor’s front do...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL, HOA Homefront Column

In 2029, a new law will ban watering of “nonfunctional turf” with potable water. What is “nonfunctional turf,” and mus...

By Matt D. Ober, Esq., CCAL, CAI President

This article first appeared in Beven & Brock News and Views for Homeowner Associations April 2026 newsletter here.

As we these na...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL, HOA Homefront Column 

Civil Code 4926 permits 100% virtual meetings as an alternative to solely in-person or hybrid board meeting formats. ...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL, HOA Homefront Column

Mr. Richardson: It appears during the pandemic that state law changed to allow HOAs to hold board meetings by Zoom. Th...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq., CCAL, HOA Homefront Column

Dear Mr. Richardson: I asked our HOA management company about owners displaying flags inside windows, on individual u...