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By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL, HOA Homefront Column
Dear Mr. Richardson: I am hoping you could help me with my HOA that’s trying to remove my daughter...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL, HOA Homefront Column
California and federal law provide important protections for disabled persons. Morally and legally, doing what...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL, HOA Homefront Column
Kelly, I am on the board for our HOA, which is comprised of single family residences. Does the new balcony law...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL, HOA Homefront Column
Dear Kelly: Can HOAs increase the 20% for monthly dues plus add a 5% special assessment at the same time? P.M.,...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
The law requires HOAs to keep their corporate status current, and failure can be disastrous.
Most California HOAs are set up as nonprofit...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL, HOA Column
Hi Kelly, I wanted to get further clarification regarding the new Civil Code Section 4926. My simple question, which...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL, HOA Homefront Column
Hi Kelly, we just received a notice two days ago that our HOA assessments will increase 10%. The new increase takes...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL, HOA Homefront Article
A number of new laws affecting California HOAs take effect in 2024. Here is a quick recap of what changes.
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By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL, HOA Homefront Column
Regardless of one’s religious leanings, most agree that the holiday season is a time of generosity. Here are...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL, HOA Homefront Column
Kelly: Can a Planned Unit Development purchase "Bare Walls" fire insurance for residences since the HOA does not own...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL, HOA Homefront Column
Dear Readers: This marks the 700th “HOA Homefront” column since it debuted in 2005. At this...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL, HOA Homefront Column
Question: Our HOA board did not notify the membership that there were no nominations, then they secretly...
