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Hi Kelly,

I’m confused between “rules” and “CC&R’s.” Our board, over the years, has implemented new rules. What I don’t understand is: How is this different than making cha...

When a homeowner fails to pay their share of the association expenses, the board is duty-bound to pursue the unpleasant but necessary task of compelling the member to pay. The...

Most associations find committees helpful. Here are some tips to maximize their value to the HOA:

1. Committees can be “ad hoc,” i.e., temporary, or ongoing

Committees typic...

Kelly,

I am a member of my HOA board. Our prior management company had done all of our investments (from our direction) for our reserve funds. FDIC insured CD’s were used a...

Dear Mr. Richardson,

Our HOA has operating and reserve investment funds. The monthly assessments include amounts to increase the reserve account balances. Interest earned o...

Governing documents are critical for HOA communities and are literally the legal glue which holds the association together. Civil Code Section 4150 defines “governing document...

The late and legendary coach John Wooden said “The most important key to achieving great success is to decide upon your goal and launch, get started, take action, move.” Your ...

Hello Mr. Richardson,

Our board is against raising our fees which have been the same for at least 10 years! Obviously we are not keeping up with inflation. According to our

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Mr. Richardson,

Our HOA hasn’t had an annual meeting in years. We receive notice that the “annual meeting” will be held on a given date to “count ballots”. For the last 2 y

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