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By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL, HOA Homefront Column
Dear Kelly: Is it legal for the board of a community to host a meeting without including representation from the...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL, HOA Homefront Column
Dear Kelly, I have been a member of a small condo for over two years. There are no board members and the HOA doesn't...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL, HOA Homefront Column
Dear Mr. Richardson: I am hoping you could help me with my HOA that’s trying to remove my daughter...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL, HOA Homefront Column
Kelly, I am on the board for our HOA, which is comprised of single family residences. Does the new balcony law...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL, HOA Homefront Column
Dear Kelly: Can HOAs increase the 20% for monthly dues plus add a 5% special assessment at the same time? P.M.,...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL, HOA Homefront Column
Hi Kelly, we just received a notice two days ago that our HOA assessments will increase 10%. The new increase takes...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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:...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq., CCAL
Dear Mr. Richardson: We are hopeful you can shed some light on these issues in our HOA:
Board members are elected for 2-year terms. ...