Articles

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

Disciplinary hearings are an unfortunate but important requirement of HOA governance because neighbors are sometimes unwill...

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

Some associations struggle with a poor management relationship, resulting in a frustrated board and/or a terminated m...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL 

Question: Does the manager need to be at every meeting? We would like to get a new manager but it's awkward discussing it in front of the c...

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

Sir: As of now, new owners are given a copy of our HOA rules and sign to acknowledge their receipt. In anticipation of...

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

Dear Kelly: Thanks for your articles on rules. We follow the process correctly. I have a question. If the proposed rul...

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

The legislative session ended August 31, and a number of HOA bills are on the Governor’s desk awaiting approval. Assemb...

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

When the HOA president’s role is misunderstood, the result can be very serious board dysfunction, as well as stress a...

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

The office of HOA president is important, but sometimes misunderstood. In most associations, presidents are selected ...

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

Dear Kelly: I'm running for the board. Candidates to appear on the ballot had to apply by a stated deadline. I asked t...

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

Dear Kelly: If our offsite owners use a management company to run their units and use the management company as their ...

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

Hello Kelly: My HOA bylaws include a section that specifies that the board is required to form a "Nomination Committee...

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

Dear Kelly: I moved into my townhouse four years ago with the dry rot and termite situation apparent. I received a le...