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Must Our Manager Attend The Board Meeting? Mar 17, 2024

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

Dear Kelly: Is it legal for the board of a community to host a meeting without including representation from the...

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Is My HOA Supposed to Notify Us In Advance? Mar 10, 2024

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

Dear Kelly: My question is whether it is legal to raise one's HOA fees without a prior notification of proposed...

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Our HOA Has No Board Mar 02, 2024

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

Dear Kelly, I have been a member of a small condo for over two years. There are no board members and the HOA doesn't...

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New Law Restricting Watering of HOA “Nonfunctional Turf” Feb 25, 2024

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

Dear Mr. Richardson: Can you address AB1572 which will have a huge effect financially on our HOA? B.W., San...

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Is My Dog Allowed? Feb 16, 2024

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...

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Fair Housing Laws – Helping Those Who Need It Feb 12, 2024

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

California and federal law provide important protections for disabled persons. Morally and legally, doing what...

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Do Our Balconies Require Inspection? Feb 05, 2024

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...

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Assessment Increases - What If I Can’t Pay? Jan 28, 2024

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.,...

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Is HOA’s Corporate Status Current? Jan 22, 2024

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...

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For and Against Virtual Meetings – Who Decides? Jan 14, 2024

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...

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Are Unexplained Assessment Increases and Vague Agendas OK? Jan 08, 2024

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...

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New Year, New Laws! Jan 01, 2024

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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