Articles

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. 

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. CCAL 

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. CCAL 

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. CCAL 

Mr. Richardson: I really appreciate your HOA input and suggestions.

What are the legal qualifications and California requirements to be a ...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

Kelly: Is there a way to limit comments/attendance at monthly board meetings?  We have a member who is constantly making harassing comments ...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

Dear Kelly: I had a hearing regarding a rules violation. I thought it was unfair and asked for an internal dispute resolution (“IDR”) meetin...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

Good afternoon Kelly. No one on our HOA board has been elected and they all remain on by default year after year. We never meet quorum. I ...