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By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Dear Kelly: We're a small association, so even the idea of boards and directors is beyond what we could hope to have. We barely had three...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Dear Mr. Richardson: We had an election where 3 people ran for 2 positions and the second and third place vote-getters tied. Without...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Kelly, recently an owner had a matter which she wanted to bring up during the “Homeowner’s Forum” but she could not...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Kelly: Before our monthly board meetings, agendas are provided to each owner the week before the meeting. Occasionally the board schedules...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Dear Kelly: Our condo roofs will need replacement soon and there are inadequate reserves. The board had a membership vote on...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Kelly, could you elaborate on the newly signed into law "term limits?" We have a 5-member board and 3 members have served many years. If...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Dr. Mr. Richardson: I’m concerned about my board no longer publishing minutes of their open meetings. I’ve asked for...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Hello Mr. Richardson,
Our HOA is claiming that 2019’s SB 326 ("Balcony Law") adds to the Davis-Stirling Act and requires the...
By: Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Dear Mr. Richardson: With the new election law (effective 1/1/20) removing term limits for board members, does this mean the HOA...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Hi Kelly: Regarding your recent article on virtual board meetings, is it permissible for the board to also be virtual? That is, do...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Kelly:
Because of the type of work I do at home, I was required to install a security system in my condominium including a front door...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
Good morning Kelly. In our recent HOA meeting, one question raised was, “Why isn’t our CC&R’s on the HOA’s...
