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By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Who doesn’t love pets? Sometimes, your neighbor! According to the American Pet Products Association, an estimated 67% of American...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Mr. Richardson: Are there laws governing the responsibilities and obligations of HOA boards, especially those related to limits on...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Dear Kelly: Our condominium association CC&Rs state that plumbing problems that service only a single unit are the responsibility of...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Kelly: Who has oversight of HOAs in California if someone wants to file a complaint against their HOA or management company? ...
The previous column discussed considerations regarding property insurance, but that is only one of many insurance types which most HOAs should have in place.
First and...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Insurance brokers are one of an HOA’s most important vendors, yet they are often ignored until claims arise. This mistake can be...
Amending CC&Rs is not easy. Here are some tips to avoid making it harder.
- Check with the members. Amending CC&Rs usually takes a supermajority (i.e., more...
Among the association governing documents including articles of incorporation, recorded map or plan, bylaws, operating rules and covenants, conditions, and restrictions...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Hi Kelly, our board is resolved to resume fumigation of the buildings in our community and has voted to obtain quotes for the next...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Dear Kelly: I live in a townhouse. My neighbor had termites and my other neighbor on the other side suspects them as do I. ...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Hello Kelly! Is it considered a conflict of interest if a board member is also an HOA employee? Our board is voting on matters...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Last week’s column recapped five bills proposing to help HOAs. This week addresses the other side of the coin, as four legislative...
