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By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq., HOA Homefront Column 

Hi Kelly: When homeowners make assessment payments, our management company first applies the payment to prior outstanding ...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq., CCAL, HOA Homefront Column 

Dear Kelly: Can a person not on title actively participate in board meetings? C.P., Los Angeles

Dear C.P.: Only mem...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq., CCAL, HOA Homefront Column 

In the HOA world, corporate formalities can often seem to discourage and frustrate quick decisive action. However, t...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL, HOA Homefront Column

Dear Kelly: I have a two-story townhome that has termites. I notified the HOA and they were going to send a termite co...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL, HOA Homefront Column 

Dear Mr. Richardson: Our board has been in place for over 10 years. Bringing new members on board has not been succes...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL, HOA Homefront Column

We have a right to assume that state laws are the result of careful deliberation and public disclosure. However, that ...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL, HOA Homefront Column

Mr. Richardson: I really enjoy your HOA Homefront column. Here’s a question: Is it appropriate for board members to us...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq., CCAL, HOA Homefront Column

Mr. Richardson: Is homeowner open forum a requirement in California or just handy for everyone involved? Or, should I...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL, HOA Homefront Column

Dear Kelly: Civil Code 5551 speaks to elevated structures attached to building such as balconies, decks, bridge-ways m...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq., CCAL

Whether a committee volunteer, director, service provider, or manager, we all have specific roles in the HOA community. If we stay in our l...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq., HOA Homefront Column

[Last of a 3-part series]. How can one know if managers are qualified?

California HOA managers are unregulated, with no re...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL, HOA Homefront Column

[Part 2 of 3-part series on selecting HOA management] After selecting the management service type and candidate firm, ...