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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
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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
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Mr. Richardson,
Shouldn’t the board be pursuing legal action against homeowners who are in-default of their association fees? I spoke with one of the members of the Board,
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It is a basic truth that the risk in any venture should match the reward. High risk investments should bring high yields, while low returns may be acceptable for very secure i...
The Business Judgment Rule protects directors from personal liability if the board errs. Courts have repeatedly given deference to decisions made within the Business Judgment ...
Dear Mr. Richardson,
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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
Dear Kelly,
There is a pending vacancy in our board, and our new president hinted that he will name his wife to the vacancy. I don’t see anything in our laws that prevent t
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Dear Kelly,
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Recently our manager sent the following to the board: “Can I give the homeowner approval to install?” This responded to a board member submitting, on behalf of a
Dear Mr. Richardson,
We own a house and a rental house in a homeowners association. The association directors are proposing to raise the HOA dues on rental units because of
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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
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Kelly,
I enjoy reading your articles. With the issue of renting by the day/week becoming red hot in the San Diego market, can the HOA amend the bylaws/CC&R’s to
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Dear Mr. Richardson,
The subdivision of single family homes where I live was built [about 20 years ago]. There may have been an HOA at that time, but by the time
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