Articles
2016 was a relatively quiet year for HOAs in Sacramento, with only three bills passing to become law in 2017, and another law taking effect in 2017 from a 2014 bill. Another s...
If everyone followed the Golden Rule (“do unto others…”), association disciplinary hearings would be rare. Unfortunately, hearing are a necessary, regular, and unpleasant boar...
Hi Kelly,
I’m confused between rules and CC&R’s. Our board, over the years, has implemented new rules. How is this different than making changes to the CC&R’s, which would
...
Attorney Richardson,
We were recently informed by our management company that under the Davis-Stirling Act, we now need to have a collection policy in place. We also need t
...
Association directors are unpaid, serving their neighbors as volunteers – is it fair that they can be sued for the decisions they make? The Business Judgment Rule is the first...
Dear Sir,
You have mentioned the open meeting law. You still have not addressed the board going into secret meetings called executive sessions. These meetings are attended
...
In 2000, a new “toxic mold” panic swept the country, and sixteen years, untold lawsuits, and billions of dollars later, major myths still plague and unnecessarily panic associ...
Hi Kelly,
Recently, some board members from other HOAs and I got together to discuss issues we have in common and best practices other HOAs have tried. One president, from
...
Dear Mr. Richardson,
...
I have read your article on exclusive use common areas and don’t get whether in a planned development the decks and balconies are in this category. [In o
While HOA law is primarily a state law issue, federal government is increasingly involved, in issues including housing discrimination, satellite dishes, amateur radio antennae...
Dear Mr. Richardson,
I’ve lived in my condo 3 years. Since I’ve been here the association dues have skyrocketed. The management claims assessments are owed. Is there some l
...
The Open Meeting Act is a law within a law, found within the Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act at Civil Code Sections 4900-4955. A common misconception is that co...
