Kelly G. Richardson

This week, Kelly Richardson, Esq., CCAL addresses reader questions on assessments. Find answers here: bit.ly/4ulahsG 💭 Have a question about your HOA or community association? Submit it here for a chance to be featured in a future column: bit.ly/3PsZIV5

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 bit.ly/4trJNV5

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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: bit.ly/4cVVIUQ

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: bit.ly/4sXxmzU

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 bit.ly/48aFq98

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. bit.ly/4ed7YCE

In this week’s column, Kelly Richardson, Esq., CCAL, features three reader questions on virtual meetings. Read more here: bit.ly/4mcFMSj

Kelly Richardson, Esq., CCAL addresses reader questions on HOA rules this week, this time focusing on “free speech” issues in HOAs. Read more here: bit.ly/4lY45mT

This week, Kelly Richardson, Esq., CCAL addresses reader questions – did the HOA pass a rule? Find answers here: bit.ly/4d595E0

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: bit.ly/4rwWDAi

Kelly Richardson, Esq., outlines five pending bills that would not help HOAs. Read more here: bit.ly/4bjaR1T #communityassociations #communitymanagers #communitymanagement #HOAlaw

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: bit.ly/4spacCZ

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: bit.ly/46nUSOi

Kelly Richardson, Esq., CCAL Esq., addresses reader questions on the theme of board minutes. Find answers here: bit.ly/4kyX2jO

Kelly Richardson, Esq., CCAL addresses reader questions regarding meeting minutes here: bit.ly/400OOra

Last week’s column reviewed the roles and boundaries of the various HOA team participants. While sometimes it can seem frustrating for volunteer leaders to adhere to their role as directors, here are at least six reasons to do so. bit.ly/4a9wwc2

Strong communities start with strong roles. Kelly Richardson, Esq., CCAL explains why staying in your lane — and respecting the roles of others on the HOA team — leads to better decisions and less conflict. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/3ZvF5sJ

The Business Judgment Rule (BJR) protects directors from personal liability if the board errs, and courts have repeatedly given wide deference to HOA decisions made within the BJR. However, the BJR protections are not unlimited. Read more: bit.ly/3YNmMz0

This week, Kelly Richardson, Esq., CCAL covers the basic elements of the Business Judgment Rule (BJR) and how it protects volunteers. Read more here: bit.ly/3NogXFE