Kelly G. Richardson

Common interest development (aka homeowner association) tips from attorney Kelly G. Richardson, Esq., CCAL at Richardson|Ober|DeNichilo, LLP.

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Emergency special assessments may soon become more common and important, and HOA boards should become familiar with the legal requirements for such assessments.

Before adopting an emergency special assessment, consider these tips:
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Without good care of the shared elements (the common area), one of the greatest benefits of HOA living disappears. Boards that skimp on maintenance or repair expenses are almost certain to find that the cost only gets worse with time. https://t.co/ylGrms9tSJ

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Readers: Senate Bill 1007 would prohibit boards from increasing budgets by no more than 8%, unless they obtain a membership vote. This would prevent boards from prudently managing association finances. Urge your representatives to oppose it. Take Action: https://t.co/BNEyLw8eAz

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Kelly Richardson, Esq., CCAL continues to address assessment-related questions from readers. Additionally, see information regarding SB 1007, a bill that would really handcuff HOAs.

Please urge your representatives to oppose it. Read more here: https://t.co/0A36JYCSRe

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This week, Kelly Richardson, Esq., CCAL addresses reader questions on assessments. Find answers here: https://t.co/RSc5Jc6FZ1

💭 Have a question about your HOA or community association? Submit it here for a chance to be featured in a future column: https://t.co/DCUBKdwneG

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Misunderstandings regarding exclusive use areas lead to many regrettable disagreements. Simply put, exclusive use areas are not “your” property, but are a portion of the common area set aside for one member’s use. Kelly Richardson, Esq., CCAL explains more https://t.co/wNLwn81HyB

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🎉 We're celebrating 21 years! For over two decades, the column has helped educate CA homeowners, #HOA boards, & #communitymanagers on issues impacting #ommunityassociations.

We've grown into a trusted weekly column featured in 15 newspapers across CA! https://t.co/hCendufHck

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This week’s column is an expository article focusing upon the installation of HOA security camera systems. Kelly Richardson, Esq., CCAL explains how security and privacy can co-exist- with some careful planning here: https://t.co/BSSStkYUee

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This week, Kelly Richardson, Esq., CCAL addresses three questions on the same theme – homeowners who desire (or oppose) security cameras installed by other homeowners. Read more here: https://t.co/fNOy4sAtfO

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In 2029, a new law will ban watering of “nonfunctional turf” with potable water. What is “nonfunctional turf,” and must your HOA prepare to remove it?

Bottom line is good news for most HOAs, the law really doesn’t affect them in a major way https://t.co/HyF17PA35R

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Civil Code 4926 permits 100% virtual meetings as an alternative to solely in-person or hybrid board meeting formats. Kelly Richardson, Esq., CCAL shares some ideas your board may wish to consider as you update your HOA’s written meeting rules. https://t.co/1pJjWvd6hz

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In this week’s column, Kelly Richardson, Esq., CCAL, features three reader questions on virtual meetings. Read more here: https://t.co/iTrEmLGMGP

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Kelly Richardson, Esq., CCAL addresses reader questions on HOA rules this week, this time focusing on “free speech” issues in HOAs.

Read more here: https://t.co/MFAncUKEpi

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This week, Kelly Richardson, Esq., CCAL addresses reader questions – did the HOA pass a rule?

Find answers here: https://t.co/xSAooySnMT

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The previous two columns featured four bills helpful to HOAs and five unhelpful bills. However, one final bill, Senate Bill 1007, would seriously harm HOAs of all sizes. Kelly Richardson, Esq., CCAL. explains more: https://t.co/matMJvf9mu

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Kelly Richardson, Esq., outlines five pending bills that would not help HOAs. Read more here: https://t.co/gcCJroPqMJ

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Four pending bills this legislative session would help HOAs if passed, while six others would be troublesome for them. This week’s column, Kelly Richardson, Esq., recaps the four good proposals – we’ll save the six bad ones for next week.

Read here: https://t.co/Abv8o8ggLR

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Minutes are the official record of what a corporate board decided. If the minutes do not mention a decision, then for the purposes of the corporation it didn’t happen. So, it’s critical to make sure minutes record every motion.

More here: https://t.co/EoBQtBC35X

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Kelly Richardson, Esq., CCAL Esq., addresses reader questions on the theme of board minutes. Find answers here: https://t.co/nfKjCxXyfA

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Kelly Richardson, Esq., CCAL addresses reader questions regarding meeting minutes here: https://t.co/ABaNqivQOv