Articles

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

One unpleasant but necessary aspect of board service is the imposing of discipline in response to unneighborly behavior by members. Here are...

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 (“IDR”) meetin...

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. 

The typical condominium project consists of three categories of property – the “separate interest” (normally called the “unit”), the “common are...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

Hi Kelly: It seems our HOA is hiding behind an over-used Covid excuse to hold their meetings virtually. Is there currently a requirement for...

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 run.  My qu...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

[This is the fourth and final installment of this series, which previously addressed directors, homeowners, and managers]

As the associatio...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

[After previous columns proposing resolutions for directors and HOA members, here are ideas for managers. Next week - service providers]

As...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

[Second article in a four-part series, with possible resolutions for the HOA owner.  Next week’s installment will suggest ideas for managers...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

When starting the new year with commitments to improve, maybe your HOA could also benefit. This four-part series proposes resolutions for as...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq., CCAL

[Apologies to Clement Clarke Moore]

'Twas the night before Christmas, and throughout the community
Not a complaint was heard - there exist...