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Dear Kelly,
I live in gated country club community. Do I have the right to read the employee guidebook?
K.B., Palm Desert
Dear K.B.,
The Davis-Stirling Act lists a num...
Hi Kelly,
We continue to enjoy your column and value your responses. You are providing a valuable service in educating those of us who live in homeowner associat
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Mr. Richardson,
We are part time residents in a large ungated mobile home HOA community. We own the lots and the city maintains the streets. The association allows 1 pet, t
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Hi,
I am professional and own multiple rental properties in a condo complex.
I happen to be a board member of HOA. Can I be sued personally?
Thanks,
B.S, Anaheim
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Dear Mr. Richardson,
Our Board adopted a “Code of Ethics” prohibiting any board member from discussing HOA issues with any other member outside of a regularly scheduled Boa
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Hi,
I am Treasurer of a 12 unit HOA, built in 1978, and that is how old all the governing documents are. I know we need to update the documents. Is there a CCRs for dummies
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Hello Mr. Richardson,
What is hoa? I just glanced at your article in the newspaper entitled “Peace among HOA neighbors.” You use the word “hoa” often, but do not define it.
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Many Associations have policies regulating activities on a variety of topics, from water damage repair responsibility to pool use. But is it a “rule” recognized by the Davis-S...
Is Open Forum a necessary evil, or a valuable part of your board meetings? The law requires Open Forum to be a part of every open board meeting, under Civil Code Section 1363....
Dear Mr. Richardson,
I read the articles in the [local newspaper] and have a question. I live in one of 7 individual homes on a common lot, which were built 30 years ago as...
Kelly,
I read your article in the paper and am curious about how many dogs are allowed in a town home? My next door neighbor has 4 large dogs.
Sometimes they howl when no ...