Articles
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq., CCAL
Dear Mr. Richardson: We are hopeful you can shed some light on these issues in our HOA:
Board members are elected for 2-year terms. ...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq., CCAL
Dear Kelly: My HOA has made a bulk of the daily hours reserved for private use in our fitness rooms and saunas. Is this legal without a...
There is a transparency law within the Davis-Stirling Act called the “Open Meeting Act,” containing requirements regarding governance transparency. For years,...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq., CCAL
There is a transparency law within the Davis-Stirling Act called the “Open Meeting Act,” containing requirements regarding...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq., CCAL
Dear Kelly: Our bylaws require 2-year residency before eligibility to serve on our board, BUT we’re desperate for a treasurer with...
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...
This article first appeared in HOAleader.com. Kelly Richardson, Esq., CCAL, is a regular contributor to help inform community associations.
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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,...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
One unpleasant but necessary aspect of board service is the imposing of discipline in response to unneighborly behavior by members. Here...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Dear Kelly: I had a hearing regarding a rules violation. I thought it was unfair and asked for an internal dispute resolution...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Dear Kelly: Our HOA has board elections coming up soon. We have two vacancies, and two candidates who have formally applied to...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq., CCAL
[Apologies to Clement Clarke Moore]
'Twas the night before Christmas, and throughout the community
Not a complaint was heard - there...
