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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 community man...
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 p...
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 a...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCALÂ
Dear Kelly: Our condo roofs will need replacement soon and there are inadequate reserves. The board had a membership vote on two choices...
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 t...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCALÂ
Dr. Mr. Richardson: I’m concerned about my board no longer publishing minutes of their open meetings. I’ve asked for minutes for six months...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCALÂ
Hello Mr. Richardson,
Our HOA is claiming that 2019’s SB 326 ("Balcony Law") adds to the Davis-Stirling Act and requires the homeowners to...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCALÂ
In recent years, the Governor and Legislature have made increasing California’s housing supply a high priority. This year saw several major...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
2021 was the most positive legislative year for California HOAs in a very long time. Today’s column summarizes four helpful changes to Calif...
 By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
The 2021 Legislative season in California has ended, and five good HOA bills (a record in recent decades) are becoming law. Assembly Bill (...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq.
Kelly: With the Governor's executive orders on Covid rescinded in June, is there anything preventing boards from conducting in-person meetings ...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq.
Last week’s column reviewed the roles and boundaries of each HOA team member. While sometimes it can seem frustrating for volunteer leaders to ad...
