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By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
For many years, advising associations was at times very stressful, as boards would sometimes disregard my best advice for them. However, a ...
By  Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Dear Kelly: What, if any, significance is there when a board fails to comply to post an agenda four days prior to a board meeting. Is the o...
This article first appeared in Community Association Insider.Â
Conflicts of interest can strip board members of the protections they otherwise might have under the business j...
By: Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
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Dear Mr. Richardson: With the new election law (effective 1/1/20) removing term limits for board members, does this mean the HOA no long...
 This article first appeared in Community Association Insider.Â
Closed sessions are among the most frequently abused governance tools in community associations, according to ...
By: Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
When buying property in a common interest development (“HOA”), one automatically becomes a member. Here are 14 items to consider before cl...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq., CCAL
California Civil Code Section 4525 requires specific important disclosures be provided to members upon request, to give to prospective buye...
Proper insurance in all forms is one of the most important means to protect a property owner. But beware of the many myths regarding insurance. For the owner pursuing a major ...
You probably are aware that Civil Code Section 2079 requires licensees to conduct a reasonably competent visual inspection of all reasonably accessible areas of a residential ...
In the typical home purchase, the buyer receives only one expert review of the residence prior to purchase – the home inspector report. While economical and useful, these repo...
Trees offer more than shade. A tree can be a landmark, food source, subject for paintings…. or cause of a lawsuit.
Put Down The Saw
Your tree may not be your own. While la...
Urban legends are fascinating in their resilience. Some have a grain of truth, while most are complete flights of fancy. Many are entertaining, but others can be dangerous i...
