Articles
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq., CCAL
[Apologies to Clement Clarke Moore]
'Twas the night before Christmas, and throughout the community
Not a complaint was heard - there...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq.
The holiday season is upon us, and a traditional wish is for peace and goodwill. Let’s not only extend this wish to family and...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Homeownership entails dealing with occasional unanticipated expenses. Recently, I didn’t plan on a main water line breaking, but it...
We are proud to announce that our firm will be teaming up with the Salvation Army to support a family in need during the holiday season.
“Too often we underestimate...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Hello Mr. Richardson,
I live in a relatively new development. Until a few months ago, the builder had control of the board. We had...
Assembly Bill 1410 (AB 1410) (Rodriguez) loses steam at the finish line and becomes law with a lessened impact on community associations.
AB 1410 Amends Section...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Kelly: A neighbor bought a condo and rents it out, but has not paid ANY HOA fees for over two years! When she is contacted about the...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Dear Kelly: Our HOA continues to have meetings without posting a proper notice, no agenda. The directors receive an agenda, but the...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Dear Mr. Richardson: Several years ago the board asked for an explanation regarding our Declaration. The board wanted to know its...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Kelly: I am currently disagreeing with my HOA regarding political signs. I still have a small sign in my front yard. The HOA board...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Hello Kelly, our HOA had an election for 2 Board seats, there were 3 candidates. Not enough ballots were returned to make quorum. The...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Hello Mr. Richardson – Our small HOA has shared-wall units with varying degrees of termite infestation and owners are demanding that...