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Tips for Handling Pre-closing Condos/HOA Buyers' ARC Requests Jun 01, 2022

This article is part of an ongoing series from the HOAleader.com discussion forum to get you the answers you need from experts who specialize in...

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The Drought Emergency Returned, Did Your HOA Notice? May 31, 2022

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL 

California has experienced many drought periods, but in January 2014 the drought situation became sufficiently severe that...

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Free Speech - Flyers and Flags May 23, 2022

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

Dear Kelly: Under Civil Code §4515, are homeowners allowed to post community gathering notices near the mailboxes or on the mailboxes...

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The Middle Ground May 18, 2022

Community associations have become unhealthy microcosms of a divided nation. It’s time to recognize the ruptures and bring neighbors back together again.

By Kelly G....

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Time Is Almost Up to Remove Illegal Rental Restriction May 16, 2022

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

The first version of Civil Code Section 4741, banning “unreasonable” rental restrictions, became law in 2021, and also...

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Reader Questions – CC&Rs Expired, and Ignored May 09, 2022

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

Dear Mr. Richardson: I am looking into purchasing a property with 3 freestanding units and a small amount of common space used as a...

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Is This Manager Qualified? May 02, 2022

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq.

[Last of a 3-part series]. After selecting the desired type of management services, how can one evaluate a manager’s qualifications?

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Selecting Management: The Contract Apr 24, 2022

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL 

The previous column discussed different types of association management services. After selecting the management service type and...

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Which Type of Management Is Best For Your HOA? Apr 19, 2022

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

Determining which type of management services is best for the HOA is a very important HOA board decision. Even the smallest associations...

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Reader Questions – Who is Watching Out For HOAs? Apr 07, 2022

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

Kelly - Thanks again for your recent informative column pertaining to new state laws pertaining to HOAs.  I would never say that the...

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Reader Questions - Who is Supposed to Care for it? Apr 04, 2022

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

Kelly, I’m in a dispute with my association. The doors facing the outside of my condo (original doors) have extensive dry-rot. I say...

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Membership Quorum Is Important AND Attainable! Mar 28, 2022

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

Some of the most important HOA decisions must be made by membership vote, but many associations cannot make those decisions because they...

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