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Hi Kelly,
I live in a 100+ unit condo complex without HOA earthquake insurance. I have CEA earthquake insurance for my home. Have you written any articles I...
When a homeowner fails to pay their share of the association expenses, the board is duty-bound to pursue the unpleasant but necessary task of compelling the member to pay....
Most associations find committees helpful. Here are some tips to maximize their value to the HOA:
1. Committees can be “ad hoc,” i.e., temporary, or ongoing
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Kelly,
I am a member of my HOA board. Our prior management company had done all of our investments (from our direction) for our reserve funds. FDIC insured CD’s were...
Dear Mr. Richardson,
Our HOA has operating and reserve investment funds. The monthly assessments include amounts to increase the reserve account balances. Interest earned...
Governing documents are critical for HOA communities and are literally the legal glue which holds the association together. Civil Code Section 4150 defines...
Hi Kelly,
I recently read your earlier article on Fair Housing laws being violated by HOAs trying to enforce state-mandated signs that prohibit children from...
The late and legendary coach John Wooden said “The most important key to achieving great success is to decide upon your goal and launch, get started, take...
Dear Mr. Richardson,
We just received a set of amended bylaws and CC&Rs presented to us for a vote. One section concerns us, it says that the board can vote...
Hello Mr. Richardson,
Our board is against raising our fees which have been the same for at least 10 years! Obviously we are not keeping up with inflation. According to...
Mr. Richardson,
Our HOA hasn’t had an annual meeting in years. We receive notice that the “annual meeting” will be held on a given date to “count...
Mr. Richardson,
Members of our board mention discussions in executive session when they are discussing agenda items at board meetings. For instance, at a recent...
