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By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL, HOA Homefront Column

Hello Kelly, I came across an article in which you answered a question about election by acclamation. There is a lot o...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL, HOA Homefront Column

Filling open HOA board seats is a vexing and discouraging problem for some associations. However, there may be reasons...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL, HOA Homefront Column

Misleading and self-serving statements by the “toxic mold” industry continue to grab attention. This second installmen...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL, HOA Homefront Column

In 2000, a new panic swept the country - “toxic mold.” Twenty-four years of lawsuits and untold billions of dollars la...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL, HOA Homefront Column

Dear Kelly: Is it legal for the board of a community to host a meeting without including representation from the HOA’s...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL, HOA Homefront Column

Dear Kelly: My question is whether it is legal to raise one's HOA fees without a prior notification of proposed increa...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL, HOA Homefront Column

Dear Kelly, I have been a member of a small condo for over two years. There are no board members and the HOA doesn't m...

 By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL, HOA Homefront Column

Dear Mr. Richardson: Can you address AB1572 which will have a huge effect financially on our HOA? B.W., San Diego 

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By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL, HOA Homefront Column 

Dear Mr. Richardson: I am hoping you could help me with my HOA that’s trying to remove my daughter’s support dog beca...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL, HOA Homefront Column 

California and federal law provide important protections for disabled persons. Morally and legally, doing what we rea...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL, HOA Homefront Column 

Kelly, I am on the board for our HOA, which is comprised of single family residences. Does the new balcony law pertai...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL, HOA Homefront Column

Dear Kelly: Can HOAs increase the 20% for monthly dues plus add a 5% special assessment at the same time? P.M., Pacoim...