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Reader Questions – The Open Meeting Act Jan 27, 2020

Kelly, how much notice is required regarding place and time for monthly board meetings?

Thanks, C.B., Redondo Beach

 

Dear C.B.:

Under Civil Code 4920(a), four...

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Reader Questions - Rules Regarding Children, and Blocked Driveways Nov 30, 2019

Dear Mr. Richardson:

Can an HOA come up with new house rules that ban children from playing outside the units? Especially with many young children that live here.

G.G.,...

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Fair Housing Regulations Are Here, and a New Protected Class Nov 23, 2019

After five years of work and hearings, the California Fair Employment and Housing Council has completed what appear to be the first state Fair Housing regulations in the...

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Is the Handyman An Employee? AB5 May Increase HOA Payrolls in 2020 Nov 16, 2019

Traditionally, many businesses often hire part-time or occasional workers and characterized them as “independent contractors.” The IRS and State Franchise Tax...

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HOA Election Processes Much More Difficult in 2020 – SB323 Nov 09, 2019

An extensive overhaul of HOA election procedures takes effect in 2020 after passage of the controversial SB 323. Here is a recap of the many changes:

  • The law at Civil Code...
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Protection for ADUs and Doorway Icons Coming in 2020 Nov 01, 2019

Two new laws are coming in 2020, which provide protection for HOA owners in regard to accessory dwelling units and religious decorations on doorways.

One of the most basic...

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“Elevated Elements” Must Be Inspected Under New Law Oct 28, 2019

A balcony collapsed in Berkeley in 2015, causing six deaths and injuring seven. Consequently, Senate Bill (“SB”) 721 passed in 2018 and took effect in 2019,...

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Reader Questions - We Can’t Seem to Get Copies Oct 07, 2019
 

Dear Kelly,

Do I, as a homeowner, have a right to see the contract between the HOA and a vendor? I have no desire to stir up problems. I appreciate your...

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Reader Questions - Is it Exclusive Use Common Area? Part 3 Sep 23, 2019

Hi Kelly,

I was interested in your recent answer that a club’s storage space would not be considered exclusive use common area. Statewide there are thousands of HOAs...

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Reader Questions - How Exclusive is Exclusive Use Area? Part 2 Sep 16, 2019

Hi Kelly,

I live in a condo complex in which the restricted common area is the front and back yards of each unit. The board says it has the authority to grant permission...

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What and Where Is “Exclusive Use Common Area”? Part 1 Sep 09, 2019

The typical condominium project consists of three categories of property – the “separate interest” (normally called the “unit”), the common...

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Changes in Condominium Lending Rules Sep 03, 2019

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has issued revisions to its condominium lending rules, effective October 15, 2019. In 2009 HUD began predicating FHA...

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