Articles

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq.

Dear Kelly: What happens if the reserves go to zero? What is insolvency? B.E., Tarzana

Dear B.E.: HOAs which fail to set aside money in their re...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq.

The ancient Chinese concept of yin and yang deals with opposite and inseparable forces.  Common interest developments (“homeowner associations”) ...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

Last year, HOAs received a very helpful new tool with the enactment of Civil Code Section 5103 – election by acclamation. This allows HOAs t...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

Hi Kelly, we recently purchased a unit in a small development that does not send out monthly statements. I find this rather strange as they ...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL 

Dear Mr. Richardson: Management sent a budget notification to members with an agenda, date, time, and location. The board meeting was atten...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

Dear Mr. Richardson: What can be done to a person who refuses to pay their dues? A.M., Torrance.

Dear A.M.: While an unpleasant task, colle...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL 

Kelly, when is it legal not to pay HOA dues/fees because an HOA is not fulfilling its duties? I've had emergency leaks and made calls and s...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

The Legislature is active this year regarding HOAs, and eight bills may significantly affect California associations. Last week’s column dis...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

After a few quiet years for HOAs in Sacramento, California’s legislature is quite active this year with at least eight bills proposing to af...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

Hi Kelly, I have been trying to get solar panels installed on my shared roof, which is maintained by the HOA. The CCRs state that the HOA ca...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

Dear Kelly: We are a small HOA. We are debating going with community solar contract vs individual solar installation contracts and looking f...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL 

Mr. Richardson: I really appreciate your HOA input and suggestions.

What are the legal qualifications and California requirements to be a ...