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New Year, New Laws! Jan 01, 2024

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

A number of new laws affecting California HOAs take effect in 2024. Here is a quick recap of what changes.

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Could Holiday Charity Include Your HOA? Dec 22, 2023

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

Regardless of one’s religious leanings, most agree that the holiday season is a time of generosity. Here are...

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Who Insures What in the Planned Development? Dec 18, 2023

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

Kelly: Can a Planned Unit Development purchase "Bare Walls" fire insurance for residences since the HOA does not own...

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A Dozen of Long-Term HOA Challenges Dec 11, 2023

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

Dear Readers: This marks the 700th “HOA Homefront” column since it debuted in 2005. At this...

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HOA Elections and Board Shenanigans Dec 04, 2023

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

Question: Our HOA board did not notify the membership that there were no nominations, then they secretly...

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Thankful for my HOA Nov 27, 2023

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

As an HOA member for many years, I pondered if my HOA should be one of the things I am grateful for this...

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If I Were the HOA President Nov 20, 2023

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

[Dear Readers:  David Brock, owner of a Pasadena management firm, sent me this. His perspective as a highly...

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Time May Be Short for YOUR HOA’s Budget Report Nov 13, 2023

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

This time of year is often budget season for HOAs and their managers and can be hectic. Most HOAs follow fiscal years that are also their...

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Reader Questions: Do We HAVE to Zoom? Nov 05, 2023

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq., CCAL 

Dear Mr. Richardson: I'm still confused about holding board meetings. We use Zoom for our meetings as we have no convenient place...

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Reader Questions: Who’s the Boss - Manager or Board? Oct 30, 2023

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq., CCAL

Mr. Richardson: I am president of an HOA with management whose performance has been lackluster. Lackluster is characterized by little to...

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Reader Questions: Who Watches the Managers? Oct 23, 2023

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq., CCAL 

Hello Mr Richardson: What entity oversees/regulates HOA management companies in California?
Thank You, C.W., Santa Barbara

Kelly:...

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Good News in 2024 for HOAs – Reduced Quorums Oct 15, 2023

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq., CCAL 

HOAs often struggle to attain “quorum”, meaning the minimum member participation needed, to conduct board elections....

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