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By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

Kelly, recently an owner had a matter which she wanted to bring up during the “Homeowner’s Forum” but she could not attend. She sent an emai...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

Kelly: Before our monthly board meetings, agendas are provided to each owner the week before the meeting. Occasionally the board schedules a...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL 

Dear Kelly: Our condo roofs will need replacement soon and there are inadequate reserves.  The board had a membership vote on two choices...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

Kelly, could you elaborate on the newly signed into law "term limits?" We have a 5-member board and 3 members have served many years. If t...

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...