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Reader Questions - Employee Policies, Trees Sep 02, 2013

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...

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Reader Questions - Attending and Speaking at Board Meetings Aug 19, 2013
 

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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Reader Questions - Pet Limits, Earthquake Insurance Jul 29, 2013

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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Reader Questions - Multiple Ownership, Unilateral Actions Jul 01, 2013

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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Reader Questions - Code of Conduct, Majority Rules Jan 28, 2013

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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Reader Questions - The Small HOA Jan 14, 2013

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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Reader Questions - What Is HOA, Disciplinary “Due Process” Jan 07, 2013

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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Are These Rules or Just Traditions? Nov 05, 2012

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...

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Reader Questions: Open Forum- The Misunderstood Gem Jun 11, 2012

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....

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Reader Questions - Converting to Planned Development; Use of Handicapped Spaces May 14, 2012

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...

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Reader Questions - Pets, Corporate Suspension, and Borrowing from Reserves Apr 16, 2012

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 ...

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