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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

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

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, ...

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

When buying property in a common interest development (“HOA”), one automatically becomes a member.  Here are 14 items to...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL 

Mr. Richardson: I really appreciate your HOA input and suggestions.

What are the legal qualifications and California requirements to be a ...