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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 relates to...

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 ef...

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.

First is...

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 several w...

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 the...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL, HOA Homefront Column  

Dear Readers: This marks the 700^th “HOA Homefront” column since it debuted in 2005. At this milestone, I would like ...

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 submitted th...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL, HOA Homefront Column

As an HOA member for many years, I pondered if my HOA should be one of the things I am grateful for this Thanksgiving....

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL, HOA Homefront Column

[Dear Readers:  David Brock, owner of a Pasadena management firm, sent me this. His perspective as a highly credential...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

This time of year is often budget season for HOAs and their managers and can be hectic. Most HOAs follow fiscal years that are also their ca...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq., CCAL 

Dear Mr. Richardson: I'm still confused about holding board meetings. We use Zoom for our meetings as we have no convenient place to meet ...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq., CCAL

Mr. Richardson: I am president of an HOA with management whose performance has been lackluster. Lackluster is characterized by little to no...