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Reader Questions – Are HOA’s Communist? Aug 25, 2023

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq.

Hi Kelly: It is my opinion, we the homeowners have no rights in being run by a board of directors, a management company as well as the law....

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Are The CC&Rs Stale? Aug 19, 2023

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. 

Our Association has one board member who I’ll call “Rick.” “Rick” keeps repeating the same mantras:...

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2022 Legislative Update - Room Rentals, Social Media and ADUs Nov 30, 2022

Assembly Bill 1410 (AB 1410) (Rodriguez) loses steam at the finish line and becomes law with a lessened impact on community associations.  

AB 1410 Amends Section...

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Know Your Governing Documents Oct 16, 2022

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

Governing documents are critical for HOA communities and are literally the legal glue holding the association together. Civil Code Section...

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New laws Coming for HOAs in 2023 Oct 10, 2022

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

While 2021 was a banner year for positive HOA legislation, 2022 turned out to be less helpful in Sacramento for California HOAs. While...

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What is Your HOA’s Technology Score? Sep 19, 2022

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

Technology continues to scream forward at an amazing pace – is your HOA keeping up and using technology for maximum benefit to your...

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HOA Insolvent? A Board Changing Assessment Allocations Aug 07, 2022

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq.

Dear Kelly,

Our HOA has suspended reserve deposits, borrowed from reserves without disclosing to members the full borrowed amount or the...

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