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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...
California Legislation and Judicial Decisions Addressing Community Associations
The following legislative summary provides an overview of new laws impacting community...
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...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq., CCAL
Dear Mr. Richardson: I'm still confused about holding board meetings. We use Zoom for our meetings as we have no convenient place...
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...
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:...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq., CCAL
HOAs often struggle to attain “quorum”, meaning the minimum member participation needed, to conduct board elections....
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq., CCAL
In 2024, Civil Code 4926 will permit 100% virtual meetings along with the current in-person and hybrid meeting formats. Readers have...
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.,...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq., CCAL
One byproduct of the pandemic was the explosive growth of virtual meetings for board meetings, and there has been confusion for three...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq., CCAL
Dear Mr. Richardson: We are hopeful you can shed some light on these issues in our HOA:
Board members are elected for 2-year terms. ...
Governor Signs Assembly Bill 648 (Valencia/Lowenthal) - Meetings solely by Teleconference
By Matt D. Ober, Esq., CCAL
California law has finally caught up with...
