Articles
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq.
The holiday season is upon us, and a traditional wish is for peace and goodwill. Letâs not only extend this wish to family and friends, but purs...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Homeownership entails dealing with occasional unanticipated expenses. Recently, I didnât plan on a main water line breaking, but it happened...
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 electio...
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 past d...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Dear Kelly: Our HOA continues to have meetings without posting a proper notice, no agenda. The directors receive an agenda, but the members ...
 By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Dear Mr. Richardson: Several years ago the board asked for an explanation regarding our Declaration. The board wanted to know its authority...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Kelly: I am currently disagreeing with my HOA regarding political signs. I still have a small sign in my front yard. The HOA board inserted ...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Hello Kelly, our HOA had an election for 2 Board seats, there were 3 candidates. Not enough ballots were returned to make quorum. The quorum...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Hello Mr. Richardson â Our small HOA has shared-wall units with varying degrees of termite infestation and owners are demanding that the HOA...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Governing documents are critical for HOA communities and are literally the legal glue holding the association together. Civil Code Section 4...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
While 2021 was a banner year for positive HOA legislation, 2022 turned out to be less helpful in Sacramento for California HOAs. While many ...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Mr. Richardson: Meeting outside the regularly scheduled board meeting, the directors are meeting to review and accept the treasurerâs develo...
