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By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Question: Is an HOA allowed to announce the names of owners who have not paid their dues? K.G., Inglewood
Dear K.G.: I generally recommend ...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCALÂ
Dear Kelly: Our HOA has board elections coming up soon. We have two vacancies, and two candidates who have formally applied to run. My qu...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Hello Mr. Richardson,
I live in a relatively new development. Until a few months ago, the builder had control of the board. We had electio...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Kelly: A neighbor bought a condo and rents it out, but has not paid ANY HOA fees for over two years! When she is contacted about the past d...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Dear Kelly: Our HOA continues to have meetings without posting a proper notice, no agenda. The directors receive an agenda, but the members ...
 By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Dear Mr. Richardson: Several years ago the board asked for an explanation regarding our Declaration. The board wanted to know its authority...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Kelly: I am currently disagreeing with my HOA regarding political signs. I still have a small sign in my front yard. The HOA board inserted ...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Hello Kelly, our HOA had an election for 2 Board seats, there were 3 candidates. Not enough ballots were returned to make quorum. The quorum...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Mr. Richardson: Meeting outside the regularly scheduled board meeting, the directors are meeting to review and accept the treasurerâs develo...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Dear Mr. Richardson: During the Covid shutdown, the board used Zoom to hold meetings. Now that we are able to have in-person board meeting...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq., CCAL
Hi Kelly: Thanks for all the great info on HOAs. Our communityâs liability insurance policies are up for renewal soon. Some neighboring ass...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
I live in a planned development, and was told we could not install solar because it would void our roof warranties. Can our management compa...
