Articles
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
This time of year is often budget season for HOAs and their managers and can be hectic. Most HOAs follow fiscal years that are also their ca...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq., CCAL
Mr. Richardson: I am president of an HOA with management whose performance has been lackluster. Lackluster is characterized by little to no...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq., CCALÂ
Hello Mr Richardson: What entity oversees/regulates HOA management companies in California?
Thank You, C.W., Santa Barbara
Kelly: What sta...
Governor Newsom Signs Assembly Bill 1458 (Ta) Providing a Path for Community Associations to Achieve Quorum Necessary to Elect DirectorsÂ
By Matt D. Ober, Esq., CCALÂ
The ina...
Governor Signs Assembly Bill 648 (Valencia/Lowenthal) - Meetings solely by Teleconference
By Matt D. Ober, Esq., CCALÂ
California law has finally caught up with technology w...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq.Â
Hi Kelly: Three of the members of our HOA board are employed directly or through service contracts with the master community company. They hold ...
This article first appeared in HOAleader.com. Kelly Richardson, Esq., CCAL, is a regular contributor to help inform community associations.Â
When you're ready to begin the se...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
[After previous columns proposing resolutions for directors and HOA members, here are ideas for managers. Next week - service providers]
As...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Hello Mr. Richardson,
I live in a relatively new development. Until a few months ago, the builder had control of the board. We had electio...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq.
[Last of a 3-part series]. After selecting the desired type of management services, how can one evaluate a manager’s qualifications?
California ...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCALÂ
The previous column discussed different types of association management services. After selecting the management service type and candidate...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Determining which type of management services is best for the HOA is a very important HOA board decision. Even the smallest associations nee...
