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The latest updates on HOA legislation, case law, news, insights and practical guidance for community associations – written by our expert attorneys.

*Asked & Answered Asked – We recently completed our annual meeting/election where approximately ninety-four percent (94%) of the membership participated. Almost immediately thereafter, we received a petition to recall the Board of Directors (“Board”). Must our association go forward with

It’s our privilege to welcome Laguna Audubon Vistas Homeowners Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Laguna Audubon Vistas is a condominium community located in the coastal city of Aliso Viejo. Residents enjoy stunning views from the

It’s our privilege to welcome Serrano at Glenrose Ranch Homeowners Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Serrano at Glenrose Ranch is a residential neighborhood in the city of Highland. This community enjoys nearby amenities and schools,

*Asked & Answered Asked – Many owners in the community have requested that the board of directors consider removing an old, largely unused tennis court. We have three other tennis courts in the community and the space could be repurposed

It’s our privilege to welcome Lazycreek Homeowners Association, Inc. to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Lazycreek is a community of custom single family homes located in one of the most sought after equestrian neighborhoods in the heart

It’s our privilege to welcome Brookview Condominiums Owners’ Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Brookview is a contemporary condominium community located in the southern region of Costa Mesa. Residents enjoy the pool, spa, and tennis courts.

Megan’s Law is a federal law that permits authorities to release information about registered sex offenders (“Registered Offender”). California has a database of Registered Offenders available for public viewing on the internet (see www.meganslaw.ca.gov). Searches can be done by a

It’s our privilege to welcome Agave La Floresta Community Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Agave is a new residential enclave within the master-planned community, La Floresta in Brea. Residents enjoy full access to the Buena

It’s our privilege to welcome Coronado Pointe Homeowners Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Coronado Pointe is a luxury gated community located in the coastal community of Laguna Niguel. Residents enjoy spectacular ocean and canyon views.

*Unpublished Case In California jurisprudence, it is well established that a homeowner “has no right to an unobstructed view over adjoining property.” (Posey v. Leavitt (1991) 229 Cal. App. 3d 1236, 1250.) Such right may, however, “be created by private

It’s our privilege to welcome The Villa Balboa Community Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Villa Balboa is a gated condominium community located within walking distance to Newport Beach. Residents enjoy two community pools, a fitness

It’s our privilege to welcome Criterion Homeowners Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Criterion is a contemporary style condominium community located within minutes of shops, restaurants, and Shaffer Park in Orange. Residents enjoy the community pool,

There will come a time when a homeowner violates an association’s governing documents (i.e., CC&Rs, Rules & Regulations, Architectural Guidelines…etc). If there is a possibility those violations will be litigated, the association must have a proper trail of evidence to

It’s our privilege to welcome Pelican Ridge Community Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Pelican Ridge is located in the Pelican Hill Communities in Newport Coast. Residents enjoy spectacular views of Newport Beach, the Newport Coastline,

It’s our privilege to welcome Links Pointe Homeowners Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Links Pointe homes are located in the coastal community of Laguna Niguel. Residents enjoy lush green views of the greenbelt, shimmering creek

When a delinquent homeowner dies, there is a strict one-year statute of limitations to sue them or to continue a lawsuit against their estate. (Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 366.2). This is true even if the statute of limitations would