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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...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

Kelly: Who has oversight of HOAs in California if someone wants to file a complaint against their HOA or management company?  Thanks, J.H....

Among the association governing documents including articles of incorporation, recorded map or plan, bylaws, operating rules and covenants, conditions, and restrictions (“CC&R...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

 

Hi Kelly, our board is resolved to resume fumigation of the buildings in our community and has voted to obtain quotes for the next phas...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

 

Dear Kelly: I live in a townhouse. My neighbor had termites and my other neighbor on the other side suspects them as do I.  We were tol...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

 

Hello Kelly! Is it considered a conflict of interest if a board member is also an HOA employee? Our board is voting on matters which wo...