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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.

It’s our privilege to welcome Gatehouse Condominium Homeowners Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Gatehouse Condominiums are walking distance from charming Downtown Saratoga and Wildwood Park. The Gatehouse Condominiums are nestled among majestic redwood trees, flowing

It’s our privilege to welcome Gaslamp City Square Property Owners’ Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Gaslamp City Square is a mid-rise condominium community located in the heart of San Diego’s Historic Gaslamp Quarter. Located just

*Asked & Answered Asked – Several members of our association have requested that we convert a portion of our common area into a pickleball court. Does your office recommend moving forward with the installation? Answered – Generally, no. For those

It’s our privilege to welcome Auburn Heights Homeowners Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Auburn Heights is a new condominium community by D.R. Horton. Located in Anaheim Hills, residents enjoy majestic views of the distant mountains

It’s our privilege to welcome Elara Neighborhood Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Elara is a new community of single family homes by DeNova Homes. Residents enjoy spacious indoor/outdoor living spaces and close proximity to Costa

*Asked & Answered Asked – Our association has two homeowners that have requested the association’s intervention to assist with resolving a dispute that has arose from damage to a shared wall. Should the Board get involved? Does the Association have

It’s our privilege to welcome The Emerald Glen Homeowners’ Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Emerald Glen is a traditional townhome-style community located in Fountain Valley. Residents enjoy a pool, spa, greenbelt views and a quiet

It’s our privilege to welcome Manitou Springs Homeowners Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Manitou Springs is a collection of single family homes located behind the gates of the Indian Wells Country Club. Residents enjoy three

In case you missed it, Issue # 47 of our ‘Community Association Update’ newsletter is available now! Topics covered in this issue include: California Legislature Further Limits a HOA’s Right to Restrict Rentals Political Signs and the Limits Imposed on

*Asked & Answered Asked – Our HOA Board of Directors has recently decided to undertake some deferred maintenance projects which require wall renovations, such as re-piping the condominium buildings. Must the Association have an asbestos survey conducted prior to commencing

*New Legislation Existing state law provides for the Rosenthal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (the “Rosenthal Act”), California’s state equivalent of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (“FDCPA”). Like the FDCPA, the Rosenthal Act prohibits debt collectors from engaging in

It’s our privilege to welcome Theory at Innovation Homeowners Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Theory is a collection of 4 new single-level home plans by Shea Homes®, located within the stunning new master plan of

Homeowners Associations (“HOA”) are encouraged to report potential and actual claims to their insurance carriers. In fact, there is usually a provision within the HOA’s Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (“CC&Rs”) that delineate the circumstances when an HOA’s manager

It’s our privilege to welcome California Court Community Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. California Court is a Mediterranean-themed condominium community located in north Mission Viejo. Residents enjoy a community pool, spa, and barbecue stations. Our

It’s our privilege to welcome The Cottages on 4th Community Owners Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Located in the City of Ontario, The Cottages on 4th is a newly constructed, residential single family home community

*Asked & Answered Asked – Our Board of Directors has been seeking to switch out a vendor for some time, but we have been waiting for the current contract to expire. It has become known that the current vendor contract