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HOA LAWYER BLOG

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

*New Legislation On January 1, 2012, Section 1360.2 (now Section 4740) was added to the California Civil Code to limit a HOA’s authority to adopt and enforce certain rental “prohibitions.” The legislative intent behind the law was the recognition that

It’s our privilege to welcome The Whelan Ranch Condominium Community Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Whelan Ranch is condo community located near Camp Pendleton and the Oceanside Golf Course in Oceanside. Residents enjoy a pool,

As we draw near to the 2020 election, many residents living in HOAs have decided to install yard signs and other displays for their chosen candidate or cause. Many of these “noncommercial” signs have sparked fury in those who oppose

Community associations buy insurance to obtain coverage in the case it becomes necessary. The reality is pre-litigation costs are expensive, ranging anywhere from a few thousand to tens of thousands of dollars. Litigation itself can be even more and this

It’s our privilege to welcome Menifee Hills Community Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Located in the Temecula Valley, Menifee Hills is a Lennar product featuring two collections of homes offering spacious designs and mountain views.

It’s our privilege to welcome Chelsea Park Owners Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Chelsea Park is located in the heart of Mission Dolores District of San Francisco. Residents enjoy a short walk to the Castro,

If 2020 has taught us anything, it is to expect the unexpected. California community associations base their successful and continuing operations on careful planning and budgeting, but Associations must also plan for the unexpected. To that end, association vendor contracts

California homeowners associations started reopening community gyms when the State of California began easing restrictions imposed by the initial COVID-19 stay-home orders from March 2020 according to stages of a reopening roadmap. Thereafter, COVID-19 cases across the state began to

It’s our privilege to welcome Bermuda Dunes Community Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Bermuda Dunes is comprised of 1,200 homes in a guard-gated community, with the majority of homes located adjacent to the well known

It’s our privilege to welcome Camberly Place Community Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Camberly Place is a new community of single family homes developed by KB Home in the city of Winchester. Residents enjoy a

*Asked & Answered Asked – Our HOA community manager always recommends that our vendor contracts be reviewed by our HOA attorneys before we sign them. Is this really necessary? Answered – Yes! Contract review is an integral step to protect

It’s our privilege to welcome Skylar Owners Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Skylar is a new condominium community by KB Home in the city of Chula Vista. Residents enjoy a community pool, park, and close

It’s our privilege to welcome Newfield Homeowners Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Located in the City of Gardena, Newfield is a newly constructed, luxury condominium community by KB Homes. Residents enjoy a tot lot and

It’s our privilege to welcome Country Villas Homeowners Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Country Villas is condominium community located in the City of Fullerton. Residents enjoy a pool, spa, tennis courts, and breathtaking views. Our

*Asked and Answered Asked – An employee (“Employee”) of one of our vendor’s (“Vendor”) has left the company and is now employed by a competing firm (“Competitor”). We want to terminate our contract with Vendor and switch to Competitor so

It’s our privilege to welcome Huntington Pier Colony Condominium Homeowners’ Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Huntington Pier Colony is a resort style community of condominium homes in downtown Huntington Beach located within easy walking distance