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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 Cypress Villas Chino Community Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Cypress Villas Chino is a brand new development of single family homes by Frontier Communities. Residents enjoy close proximity to Chino

*Asked & Answered Asked– Is the Board of Directors required to bring legal action, within a certain timeframe, against a homeowner, who is violating the association’s governing documents? Answered – In most circumstances, the association has five (5) years to

It’s our privilege to welcome The Boulevard Collection Community Corporation to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Located in Bellflower’s energetic downtown area, The Boulevard is a new community of solar-powered townhomes that perfectly combines the urban sophistication

It’s our privilege to welcome Alta Del Mar Mesa Homeowners Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Alta Del Mar Mesa is a newly constructed neighborhood in the Del Mar Mesa area of San Diego, CA. This

*Asked & Answered Asked – Can a homeowners’ association prohibit owners from smoking within the interior of their units? Answered – The California Legislature has recognized that homeowners associations (“HOAs”) require flexibility in adopting and enforcing “operating rules” governing the

In case you missed it, Issue # 44 of our ‘Community Association Update’ newsletter is available now! Topics covered in this issue include: HOA Assessment Collection During the Pandemic A Member in Our Community Tested Positive for COVID-19 – What

It’s our privilege to welcome Wanis View Estates Homeowners Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Wanis View Estates community of large scale homes located in the city of Oceanside. Situated alongside the San Luis River, residents

*Asked & Answered Asked – Our common area recreational facilities have been shut-down as a result of the pandemic. With this, and with the economic impact of COVID-19, should our HOA be excusing homeowners from having to pay assessments? What

*Asked & Answered Asked –We just found out that two homeowners in a community we manage are infected with COVID-19 and they are currently self-isolating in their Units. What must be done on our end and what information can we

It’s our privilege to welcome Tustin Imperial Homeowners Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Tustin Imperial is a townhome-style community located in the city of Tustin. Residents enjoy a pool, basketball court, tot lot and neatly

Over the last few business days, our firm has received several calls regarding the Coronavirus (COVID – 19). We understand the obstacles created by COVID – 19 because successful association governance depends upon engaged community involvement and personal interaction. The

*Unpublished Opinion In January 2016, plaintiffs and appellants, Michael Dubasso and Jenny Dubasso (collectively, the “Dubassos”), purchased a home in the Tradition community (“Tradition”) in La Quinta, California. The Dubassos hired real estate agent Kathleen O-Keefe (“O-Keefe”) and LQR Desert

It’s our privilege to welcome Delta Coves Maintenance Corporation to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Poised along the pristine canals of the Delta is the brand new boaters club called Delta Coves. This club community is home

It is becoming increasingly popular to raise chickens in suburban and even in urban areas. Chickens offer a continuous source of fresh eggs and arguably help with pest control. Conversely, chickens can be loud, messy, attract coyotes, and arguably are

It’s our privilege to welcome Harbour Pacific Homeowners Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Harbour Pacific is located just steps from Sunset Beach and the harbor boardwalk in Huntington Beach. Residents enjoy a community pool, two

It’s our privilege to welcome The Hollywood Colony 2, Inc. to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Hollywood Colony is a condominium community located in the heart of the Hollywood Media District. Residents enjoy roof top decks with