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By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL, HOA Homefront ArticleÂ
A number of new laws affecting California HOAs take effect in 2024. Here is a quick recap of what changes.
First is...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL, HOA Homefront Column
Regardless of one’s religious leanings, most agree that the holiday season is a time of generosity. Here are several w...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL, HOA Homefront Column
Kelly: Can a Planned Unit Development purchase "Bare Walls" fire insurance for residences since the HOA does not own the...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL, HOA Homefront Column Â
Dear Readers: This marks the 700th “HOA Homefront” column since it debuted in 2005. At this milestone, I would like ...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL, HOA Homefront ColumnÂ
Question: Our HOA board did not notify the membership that there were no nominations, then they secretly submitted th...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL, HOA Homefront Column
As an HOA member for many years, I pondered if my HOA should be one of the things I am grateful for this Thanksgiving....
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL, HOA Homefront Column
[Dear Readers:Â David Brock, owner of a Pasadena management firm, sent me this. His perspective as a highly credential...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
This time of year is often budget season for HOAs and their managers and can be hectic. Most HOAs follow fiscal years that are also their ca...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq., CCALÂ
Dear Mr. Richardson: I'm still confused about holding board meetings. We use Zoom for our meetings as we have no convenient place to meet ...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq., CCAL
Mr. Richardson: I am president of an HOA with management whose performance has been lackluster. Lackluster is characterized by little to no...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq., CCALÂ
Hello Mr Richardson: What entity oversees/regulates HOA management companies in California?
Thank You, C.W., Santa Barbara
Kelly: What sta...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq., CCALÂ
HOAs often struggle to attain “quorum”, meaning the minimum member participation needed, to conduct board elections. Developer-drafted byl...
