Articles

Can We Limit Rentals? Jul 22, 2024

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

Dear Attorney Richardson,

How can HOAs protect their community from becoming overrun with rentals?

Can CCRs be...

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Constitutional Rights in Hearings, and Does the Delinquent Owner Talk? Jul 14, 2024

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

Dear Kelly: We have a homeowner that insists that the HOA must have the complainant in a harassment violation...

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Is THIS OK Under Fair Housing Laws? Jul 06, 2024

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

 

Kelly: The board recently voted to change the parking rules in our community handicapped stalls within the...

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Why Canā€™t We Speak In the Meeting? Jun 24, 2024

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

Question: We have a dispute with our HOA board and tried to inform those present during open meeting time and were...

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Did They Change Our Rules Properly? May 13, 2024

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

Question: If the board decides to change any rules shouldn't those rule changes be placed on the open general...

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Is It Our Manager Or Is It Us? May 06, 2024

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

Many associations struggle with a poor manager relationship, resulting in frustration for both sides.  However,...

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Outdated Election Rules; Candidate Statements Apr 22, 2024

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

Dear Mr. Richardson,

Our HOA ballot package for the board election included 3 candidate statements that endorsed...

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Election By Acclamation Apr 15, 2024

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

Hello Kelly, I came across an article in which you answered a question about election by acclamation. There is a lot...

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Must Our Manager Attend The Board Meeting? Mar 17, 2024

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...

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Our HOA Has No Board Mar 02, 2024

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...

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Is My Dog Allowed? Feb 16, 2024

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...

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Do Our Balconies Require Inspection? Feb 05, 2024

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...

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