Articles
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq., CCAL
There are HOA myths that are harmful. Here are some of the most common ones.
Governing documents are boilerplate. Most HOA homebuyers...
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...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq., CCAL
Quite recently, two of the largest residential property insurance companies announced major cutbacks in California. State Farm announced...
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....
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...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq.
The ancient Chinese concept of yin and yang deals with opposite and inseparable forces. Common interest developments (“homeowner...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Last year, HOAs received a very helpful new tool with the enactment of Civil Code Section 5103 – election by acclamation. This...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
The Legislature is active this year regarding HOAs, and eight bills may significantly affect California associations. Last week’s...
