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Association election contests can be controversial, and proxies all too often add to the controversy.
What is a proxy?
A proxy is a document by which one association member...
Dear Mr. Richardson,
I was reading Civil Code 4715. That says associations can no longer prohibit owners from having a pet (defined as any domesticated bird, cat, or dog)....
Dear Mr. Richardson,
Our board frequently adopts new rules, generally following the required process of providing 30-day notice prior to voting at an open meeting.
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Dear Mr. Richardson,
Our board meetings consist of two parts. A closed meeting is convened with the board members and the manager discussing “sensitive”...
Some myths are not only wrong, but harmful. Here are ten HOA myths which create problems for communities:
1. Governing documents are boilerplate
Most HOA homebuyers...
Mr. Richardson,
I own and live in a condo complex. Secondhand smoke from neighbors drifts through my unit even with windows closed. I have repeatedly told the smokers that...
In a perfect world, disciplinary hearings would be unnecessary because members all focused on being good neighbors to each other. However, disciplinary hearings are...
Mr. Richardson,
I serve on my HOA board, and every year we meet to discuss the annual budget. I sit through this discussion without understanding much of anything. After...
Dear Kelly,
Enjoy reading your weekly articles in [the paper]. I own a condo that is for sale. My agent tells me she had two offers with VA loans, but the...
Good Morning,
I am on the board of a community, and have seen many changes in procedures that govern all boards. Are there legal guidelines that we have to follow to...
Hello Kelly,
We live in a small condominium complex in Brawley, Ca. Our CC&R’s were last updated 15 years ago. At the time they were considered...
Hi Mr. Richardson,
I am new to the HOA board and enjoy reading your weekly column in the [paper]. I don’t think you have discussed what to do if the property manager...
