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ROD LLP congratulates Partner, Kelly Richardson, Esq., CCAL, on his 600th HOA Homefront column. HOA Homefront appears in 16 newspaper columns throughout California focusing...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
I’m excited to share the 600th column since “HOA Homefront” inaugurated in March 2005. Except for a hiatus in 2010 and...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Mr. Richardson, what are the HOA manager and board responsibilities for homeowners’ portion of the board meeting? Presently, virtual...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Many laws are changing for California HOAs this year, and here is a recap of the most important changes.
Longer deadline for petitioned...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Kelly: Before our monthly board meetings, agendas are provided to each owner the week before the meeting. Occasionally the board schedules...
Matt D. Ober, Esq., CCAL was elected into CAI’s Business Partners Council for a two-year term beginning January 1, 2022.
“Being in a service-oriented HOA...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
As we give gifts to loved ones and friends during the holiday season, most HOA members probably don’t consider giving to their...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
While the world still struggles with pandemic, we yearn for a return to normalcy. In many places this has already occurred, while in other...
We are excited to announce the 2022 incoming CAI Orange County Regional Chapter President, Robert DeNichilo, Esq., CCAL. The Orange County Regional Chapter (OCRC)...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Mr. Richardson: HOAs face a financial issue with interest rates so low. My HOA and the vast majority of other HOAs play it safe with CDs...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Dear Kelly: Our condo roofs will need replacement soon and there are inadequate reserves. The board had a membership vote on...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Kelly, could you elaborate on the newly signed into law "term limits?" We have a 5-member board and 3 members have served many years. If...
