Kelly Richardson

Pasadena

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HOA Homefront: Can board censor candidate statements?

6 days ago | pressenterprise.com | Kelly Richardson

What does stagflation mean for the housing industry?
HOA Homefront: Can board censor candidate statements?

6 days ago | dailynews.com | Kelly Richardson

California’s civil code does not require HOAs to publish board candidate statements, but it does say that if it does, equal access to HOA media must be given to all candidates and “the association shall not edit or redact any content from these communications.” (Getty Images/iStockphoto) UPDATED: April 18, 2025 at 8:03 AM PDT Q: The board of my association does not like the new law allowing for adjournment to 20% for the adjourned annual meeting so they cancelled the annual meeting and have...
When HOAs need to use reserve funds

2 weeks ago | sandiegouniontribune.com | Kelly Richardson

Q. Can major landscape renovation use reserve funds when too little funds are available as a line item?—M.K., San DiegoQ. Should HOA boards expense directly out of reserves without establishing a maintenance budget annually?—D.L., San MarcosA. The reserve fund is established so that the HOA can build up money to offset the ongoing deterioration of common area components included in the HOA’s reserve study.
When can HOAs borrow from reserve funds?

2 weeks ago | dailynews.com | Kelly Richardson

Got a notice of violation at your HOA? Notify the association manager you will attend the hearing and speak to the board. Plan your presentation in advance — both your arguments and your documentation. UPDATED: April 4, 2025 at 5:03 AM PDTQ: Can major landscape renovation use reserve funds when too little funds are available as a line item? — M.K., San DiegoQ: Should HOA boards expense directly out of reserves without establishing a maintenance budget annually?
When can HOAs borrow from reserve funds?

2 weeks ago | pasadenastarnews.com | Kelly Richardson

- M.K., San Diego Q: Should HOA boards expense directly out of reserves without establishing a maintenance budget annually? - D.L., San Marcos A: The reserve fund is established so that the homeowners association (HOA) can build up money to offset the ongoing deterioration of common area components included in the HOA's reserve study.
When can HOAs borrow from reserve funds?

2 weeks ago | ocregister.com | Kelly Richardson

When can HOAs borrow from reserve funds?
What you need to know about HOA reserves

3 weeks ago | sandiegouniontribune.com | Kelly Richardson

Q: Our HOA reserves for replacement are severely underfunded. Does California law require that HOAs undertake a third-party analysis of future replacement costs, and, if so, at what intervals? Is there a standard in California law or practice for a minimum percentage of projected reserves? Florida has recently booked state law, or so I understand, requiring HOAs to maintain reserve funds meeting 100% of future replacement costs.
HOA Homefront: What to do when reserves run thin

3 weeks ago | ocregister.com | Kelly Richardson

Q: Our HOA reserves for replacement are severely underfunded. Does California law require that HOAs undertake a third-party analysis of future replacement costs, and, if so, at what intervals? Is there a standard in California law or practice for a minimum percentage of projected reserves? Florida has recently booked state law, or so I understand, requiring HOAs to maintain reserve funds meeting 100% of future replacement costs.
HOA Homefront: Before buying into an HOA, read this

1 month ago | pressenterprise.com | Kelly Richardson

HOA Homefront: Before buying into an HOA, read this
HOA Homefront: Before buying into an HOA, read this

1 month ago | dailynews.com | Kelly Richardson

Buying property in a common interest development or HOA means the property owner automatically becomes a member. There are myriad documents to review before buying. (iStockphoto/Getty Images) PUBLISHED: March 14, 2025 at 8:00 AM PDTWhen buying property in a common interest development (“HOA”), one automatically becomes a member.