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By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL 

Dr. Mr. Richardson: I’m concerned about my board no longer publishing minutes of their open meetings. I’ve asked for minutes for six months...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL 

Hello Mr. Richardson,

Our HOA is claiming that 2019’s SB 326 ("Balcony Law") adds to the Davis-Stirling Act and requires the homeowners to...

By: Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

Dear Mr. Richardson: With the new election law (effective 1/1/20) removing term limits for board members, does this mean the HOA no long...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

Hi Kelly: Regarding your recent article on virtual board meetings, is it permissible for the board to also be virtual?  That is, do we nee...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

Kelly:

Because of the type of work I do at home, I was required to install a security system in my condominium including a front door cam...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

Good morning Kelly. In our recent HOA meeting, one question raised was, “Why isn’t our CC&R’s on the HOA’s website?” The answer from our m...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

Mr. Richardson: I am a veteran trying to get a VA refinance, but the VA wants an HOA for our house. We live on a two on a lot, with anothe...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

 

When will it be legal for HOA boards to handle any business they want in closed sessions? H.F., Banning

 

Dear H.F.:

The Open Meet...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

[Part 2 of a 4-part series]

Mr. Richardson: Our board has had several closed meetings to discuss revisions to our governing documents. An...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

Who doesn’t love pets? Sometimes, your neighbor! According to the American Pet Products Association, an estimated 67% of American households...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

Mr. Richardson: Are there laws governing the responsibilities and obligations of HOA boards, especially those related to limits on raising

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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 the u...