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Although most HOA decisions are made the board, some of the most important ones must be by membership vote. However, an amazing number of associations struggle to attain quoru...
In order for a common interest development to make a membership decision or board decision, “quorum” must first be attained. Quorum is a Latin word meaning “of whom”, but basi...
Dear Kelly,
When it comes to an owner choosing an insurance company for condominium insurance for the inside of the condo, would the best course be to choose the same compa
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Association election contests can be controversial, and proxies all too often add to the controversy.
What is a proxy?
A proxy is a document by which one association member ...
Dear Mr. Richardson,
I was reading Civil Code 4715. That says associations can no longer prohibit owners from having a pet (defined as any domesticated bird, cat, or dog).
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Dear Mr. Richardson,
Our board frequently adopts new rules, generally following the required process of providing 30-day notice prior to voting at an open meeting.
Example
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Dear Mr. Richardson,
Our board meetings consist of two parts. A closed meeting is convened with the board members and the manager discussing “sensitive” matters such as hom
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Some myths are not only wrong, but harmful. Here are ten HOA myths which create problems for communities:
1. Governing documents are boilerplate
Most HOA homebuyers carefull...
Mr. Richardson,
I own and live in a condo complex. Secondhand smoke from neighbors drifts through my unit even with windows closed. I have repeatedly told the smokers that
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In a perfect world, disciplinary hearings would be unnecessary because members all focused on being good neighbors to each other. However, disciplinary hearings are occasional...
Mr. Richardson,
I serve on my HOA board, and every year we meet to discuss the annual budget. I sit through this discussion without understanding much of anything. After su
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Dear Kelly,
Enjoy reading your weekly articles in [the paper]. I own a condo that is for sale. My agent tells me she had two offers with VA loans, but the development is no
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