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By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq., CCAL
Dear Kelly: Our bylaws require 2-year residency before eligibility to serve on our board, BUT we’re desperate for a treasurer with experien...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq.
Question: Our HOA egregiously violated Davis-Stirling rules by not offering due process to a resident fined for an alleged architectural misdemea...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq., CCALÂ Â
Kelly, thank you for your column. Someone who just moved told me that there is an HOA transfer fee of over $800, however it was reduced t...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq., CCAL
Dear Mr. Richardson: I live in an association with several hundred members where it is quite often difficult to fill our seven-member board...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq.Â
Hi Kelly: Three of the members of our HOA board are employed directly or through service contracts with the master community company. They hold ...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq.
Dear Kelly: What happens if the reserves go to zero? What is insolvency? B.E., Tarzana
Dear B.E.: HOAs which fail to set aside money in their re...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Hi Kelly, we recently purchased a unit in a small development that does not send out monthly statements. I find this rather strange as they ...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCALÂ
Dear Mr. Richardson: Management sent a budget notification to members with an agenda, date, time, and location. The board meeting was atten...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Dear Mr. Richardson: What can be done to a person who refuses to pay their dues? A.M., Torrance.
Dear A.M.: While an unpleasant task, colle...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCALÂ
Kelly, when is it legal not to pay HOA dues/fees because an HOA is not fulfilling its duties? I've had emergency leaks and made calls and s...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Hi Kelly, I have been trying to get solar panels installed on my shared roof, which is maintained by the HOA. The CCRs state that the HOA ca...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCALÂ
Mr. Richardson: I really appreciate your HOA input and suggestions.
What are the legal qualifications and California requirements to be a ...
