Articles
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...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Hi Kelly: Regarding your recent article on virtual board meetings, is it permissible for the board to also be virtual? That is, do we nee...
ESTABLISHING POLICIES FOR SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM INSTALLATION REQUESTS
BY: JONATHAN R. DAVIS, ESQ.
This article first appeared in CAI-GRIE, Connect Magazine: 2021-Issue 3. To r...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Kelly:
Because of the type of work I do at home, I was required to install a security system in my condominium including a front door cam...
This article first appeared in Community Association Insider.Â
It’s one thing when a tenant occasionally doesn’t clean up after his dog. It’s another, says Scott Weiss, of co...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Good morning Kelly. In our recent HOA meeting, one question raised was, “Why isn’t our CC&R’s on the HOA’s website?” The answer from our m...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Mr. Richardson: I am a veteran trying to get a VA refinance, but the VA wants an HOA for our house. We live on a two on a lot, with anothe...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Before the pandemic changed our world in early 2020, who knew about WebEx, Zoom, or RingCentral, or the many other virtual meeting platforms...
