California homeowners with questions about their Homeowners Association (HOA) management and communication are seeking clarification on relevant laws and practices. One homeowner from Discovery Bay is unsure about emailing HOA board members directly, as the management company claims it would violate Civil Code 4910. According to expert advice, there is no law prohibiting homeowners from communicating with board members, but boards cannot conduct business via email except in emergencies.
In another query from Santa Monica, a homeowner is looking for guidance on how to obtain a U.S. address for an absentee owner whose address is in Europe. They are advised to request the owner’s preferred method of receiving notices annually, either by mail or email, per Civil Code Section 4041(a).
A third inquiry from San Marcos asks about the compatibility of electronic voting and proxies under new laws like AB2159. Expert Kelly G. Richardson explains that homeowners can now vote electronically starting in 2025, rendering proxies less necessary, but homeowners can still opt to use proxies if needed.
For any further questions or advice on HOA management and legal matters, homeowners can reach out to Richardson Ober LLP for guidance.
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