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Some associations suffer damage from financial abuse, which can be every bit as devastating as a fire, except that this financial damage might not be covered by insurance....
Kelly Richardson,
Would there be any use in asking for explanations of Condo, Townhouse, PUD, Patio Homes?
Yours,
D.F., Huntington Beach
Dear D.F.,
These four terms are...
Kelly Richardson,
I read your article in the paper, referencing homeowner association meetings and the Open Meeting Act (Civil Code 4900-4955). Prior to open board...
California is in the fourth year of drought, and even with predictions of an approaching heavy “El Nino” rain season, it may take years before state water...
Hi Kelly,
We were recently told that unless you post for all to see that there will be an “Executive Session” at a board meeting, then you can’t have...
Mr. Richardson,
Our Board increased monthly assessments by exactly 20% without bringing it to the members for a vote. Is this legal? Is the law we must vote on...
Kelly,
I have been complaining about a tree that is behind my property on common area. The problem is the leaves that constantly fall into my pool and yard. The...
Dear Kelly,
What is exclusive common area? I’m in a townhome community. Are fences between connected townhomes exclusive common area that the HOA has...
Dear Kelly,
Our HOA permits homeowners to maintain small areas of common area with the understanding that the homeowner will pay for returning the area to the care of the...
Hi Kelly,
In my condo complex we have a rule that dogs, 15 pounds and under are allowed, but they have to be carried in common areas. We have some service (and...
Common interest development associations are alliances of owners agreeing to share a tract of property and share the control and costs of that property. That sharing of...
Dear Kelly,
The law has changed due to the drought. Because of that, California Civil code section 4736(b) puts limitations on using a pressure washing for...
