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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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Could Holiday Charity Include Your HOA? Dec 22, 2023

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...

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Who Insures What in the Planned Development? Dec 18, 2023

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...

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A Dozen of Long-Term HOA Challenges Dec 11, 2023

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

Dear Readers: This marks the 700th “HOA Homefront” column since it debuted in 2005. At this...

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HOA Elections and Board Shenanigans Dec 04, 2023

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...

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Thankful for my HOA Nov 27, 2023

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...

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If I Were the HOA President Nov 20, 2023

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...

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Time May Be Short for YOUR HOA’s Budget Report Nov 13, 2023

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...

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Reader Questions: Do We HAVE to Zoom? Nov 05, 2023

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...

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