Kelly G. Richardson

HOAs have only 60 days to respond to requests to install either a charging station or a time-of-usage meter

With electric vehicles increasing in popularity, many HOA members wonder where they’ll charge their vehicles.

Disputes usually arise from homeowners not understanding they are responsible for the entire cost of the installation.

Q: We have a small HOA. Currently, we are conducting both membership and board meetings in person or by Zoom.

Many people confuse HOA disciplinary hearings with criminal court proceedings.

Q: How many consecutive elections by acclamation? Our HOA board with management approval held a 3rd consecutive acclimation year. What does Civil Code allow?

Your HOA can designate locations where sealed ballot envelopes can be dropped off. Make sure your election rules are clear to avoid confusion.

Even with consent calendar, agenda items to be decided must be disclosed in advance.

If used properly the consent calendar is a helpful tool to make board meetings more efficient without being less transparent.

First, the CC&Rs should state on the first page whether the HOA is condominium or planned development.