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

Operating rules are often called “house rules” or “rules and regulations,” and must be written pursuant to Civil Code ...

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

Good community rules and regulations (“operating rules,” per Civil Code Section 4340) protect the community and encourage neighb...

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

Emergency special assessments have saved many HOAs from disaster. One recent example occurred during the rise in property ...

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

Kelly: Our HOA has not kept up with building maintenance. I along with other residents have reported issues to our board bu...

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq.

Dear Mr. Richardson: How much notice is an association supposed to give a homeowner before a special assessment is due? C.A., Orange 

Dear C.A.:...

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

Dear Kelly: My large HOA has monthly assessments that are the same for all units. The units vary in size from free-standin...

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

Condominium projects typically consist of three categories of property – the “separate interest” (normally called the “un...

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

Many HOAs inquire about installing security monitoring cameras. Such cameras may or may not be required by the specif...

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

Dear Kelly: What is the law when it comes to doorbell cameras mounted on outside, pointing at your neighbor’s front do...

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

In 2029, a new law will ban watering of “nonfunctional turf” with potable water. What is “nonfunctional turf,” and mus...

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

Civil Code 4926 permits 100% virtual meetings as an alternative to solely in-person or hybrid board meeting formats. ...

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

Mr. Richardson: It appears during the pandemic that state law changed to allow HOAs to hold board meetings by Zoom. Th...