Articles
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Dear Mr. Richardson: Management sent a budget notification to members with an agenda, date, time, and location. The board meeting...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Dear Mr. Richardson: What can be done to a person who refuses to pay their dues? A.M., Torrance.
Dear A.M.: While an unpleasant task,...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Kelly, when is it legal not to pay HOA dues/fees because an HOA is not fulfilling its duties? I've had emergency leaks and made...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Hi Kelly, I have been trying to get solar panels installed on my shared roof, which is maintained by the HOA. The CCRs state that the HOA...
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...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Kelly: Is there a way to limit comments/attendance at monthly board meetings? We have a member who is constantly making harassing...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Dear Kelly: I had a hearing regarding a rules violation. I thought it was unfair and asked for an internal dispute resolution...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Good afternoon Kelly. No one on our HOA board has been elected and they all remain on by default year after year. We never meet quorum. I...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Question: Is an HOA allowed to announce the names of owners who have not paid their dues? K.G., Inglewood
Dear K.G.: I generally recommend...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Dear Kelly: Our HOA has board elections coming up soon. We have two vacancies, and two candidates who have formally applied to...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Hello Mr. Richardson,
I live in a relatively new development. Until a few months ago, the builder had control of the board. We had...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Kelly: A neighbor bought a condo and rents it out, but has not paid ANY HOA fees for over two years! When she is contacted about the...
