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Foreclosed Home
Dear Mr. Richardson,
How do we collect past dues on a condo which was foreclosed? I am Secretary on the board. A homeowner walked away from the...
Flooding
Dear Kelly,
Recently our HOA decided to xeriscape the area at the front and rear of our unit (along with all the others). The property adjacent to our unit is...
Meeting Disruption
Dear Kelly,
I am on a board of beleaguered directors. We have a homeowner that is out of control. She disrupts meetings with rants and accusations...
What Is “Full” Management?
Hi Kelly,
Would you please tell me what a “Full-Service” management company is as compared to one which is not.
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Dear Mr. Richardson,
Our Board permits use of our pool by a non-profit swim team organization of which non-residents comprise approximately half of members. Swim team...
Closed-Sessions
Richardson,
Is it legal for the board of directors to hold meetings with an agenda and exclude all other homeowners. These meetings are therefore...
Is Our HOA Incorporated?
Hi Mr. Richardson,
I read your column recently about making sure my HOA is active. I went to the Secretary of State web site and typed in my...
Dear Sir,
We live in a community with many common areas. There is a common area behind our home with a large slope that has very large trees growing...
Dear Readers,
David Brock, owner of a Pasadena management firm, sent me this recently. His perspective as a highly credentialed (PCAM) manager is unique – a view from...
Dear Kelly,
In my townhouse complex, an owner plants his own personal fruit and vegetable garden on Association property. He has potted containers (from 30 to...
Limit on Assessments
Hello Kelly,
I have a question for you. I have owned my condominium unit since 1984. When my husband and I purchased our condo the dues were...
