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Reader Question – That Tree is a Problem! May 31, 2021

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

Dear Kelly: Our condominium association CC&Rs state that plumbing problems that service only a single unit are the responsibility of...

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Reader Question – Who Watches HOAs? May 24, 2021

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

Kelly: Who has oversight of HOAs in California if someone wants to file a complaint against their HOA or management company? ...

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Are There Surprises In Your CC&Rs? Apr 26, 2021

Among the association governing documents including articles of incorporation, recorded map or plan, bylaws, operating rules and covenants, conditions, and restrictions...

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Reader Questions – Termite Fumigation Part 2 Apr 19, 2021

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

 

Hi Kelly, our board is resolved to resume fumigation of the buildings in our community and has voted to obtain quotes for the next...

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Reader Questions – Who Handles Those Termites? Apr 12, 2021

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

 

Dear Kelly: I live in a townhouse. My neighbor had termites and my other neighbor on the other side suspects them as do I. ...

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Reader Questions – Is THIS a Conflict of Interest? Apr 05, 2021

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

 

Hello Kelly! Is it considered a conflict of interest if a board member is also an HOA employee? Our board is voting on matters...

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Capping Rentals Under Civil Code 4741 Mar 08, 2021

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

 

Hi Kelly, thank you for your weekly articles, I really enjoy them. Regarding your recent article, does the section 4741 approval...

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Reader Questions – Renting to Criminals, Move in Fees, and What is “Single Family”? Mar 01, 2021

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

 

Dear Kelly: My HOA made a change in the CC&Rs. Renters must be approved by the board and nobody with a criminal record shall...

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Reader Questions – Rental Issues Feb 22, 2021

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

[Dear Readers: Last week’s column on views contained a significant typo. Views are NOT automatically protected in California. My...

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Reader Questions – Are My Views Protected or Not? Feb 15, 2021

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

 

Dear Kelly: My HOA requires that trees be situated so “normal enjoyment of view by other lot owners shall be...

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Reader Questions – Can We Attend? Can We Vote? Feb 08, 2021

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

 

Dear Kelly: I am on the Architectural Review Committee for our association.  Recently homeowners have asked to attend the...

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Reader Questions – Our CC&Rs Expired; Ours Has No Name! Feb 01, 2021


Kelly, do you have any information regarding the expiration of CC&Rs? I’ve heard 20 years from the time of the recorded filing of the CC&Rs. My subdivision...

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