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

[Part 3 of a 5-part series]

1.  Managers are the HOA’s most important service providers. HOAs don’t work well without...

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

[Readers: Five consecutive installments will address boards, homeowners, managers, vendors, and HOA lawyers.]

Gover...

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

Many associations struggle with a poor manager relationship, resulting in frustration for both sides.  However, such s...

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

[Dear Readers:  David Brock, owner of a Pasadena management firm, sent me this. His perspective as a highly credential...

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., CCAL 

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 Directors 

By Matt D. Ober, Esq., CCAL 

The ina...

Governor Signs Assembly Bill 648 (Valencia/Lowenthal) - Meetings solely by Teleconference

By Matt D. Ober, Esq., CCAL 

California law has finally caught up with technology w...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. 

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. 

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...