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The New Law Restricting Watering of HOA “Nonfunctional Turf” – It’s Not So Bad Jul 18, 2025

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

This article first appeared in the CAI Channel Islands Chapter’s Channels of Communication Magazine, May 2025 Issue. You can view the issue ...

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New Laws Coming For HOAs in 2025 – Part II Oct 07, 2024

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

Governor Newsom in late September signed three bills into law helping HOAs and their residents: AB2159, AB2460, and SB...

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2022 Legislative Update - Room Rentals, Social Media and ADUs Nov 30, 2022

Assembly Bill 1410 (AB 1410) (Rodriguez) loses steam at the finish line and becomes law with a lessened impact on community associations.  

AB 1410 Amends Section 4515, and a...

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New laws Coming for HOAs in 2023 Oct 10, 2022

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

While 2021 was a banner year for positive HOA legislation, 2022 turned out to be less helpful in Sacramento for California HOAs. While many ...

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