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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 Lake Forest No II Homeowners Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Lake Forest II is a planned community of 3,436 homes located in the city of Lake Forest. Residents enjoy a

One of the many benefits of living in a homeowners association (“HOA”) is the amenities provided to its residents. Common amenities include recreational rooms, pools, and fitness facilities. One amenity gaining in popularity is designated for the community’s canine companions:

It’s our privilege to welcome Hidden Crest Homeowners Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Hidden Crest Homeowners Association is a community consisting of single family homes. This association has beautiful homes with tree-lined streets and plenty

It’s our privilege to welcome Turtle Rock Ridge Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Turtle Rock Ridge is a condominium community in Irvine with views of Shady Canyon and the Strawberry Farms golf course. Residents enjoy

*Asked and Answered Asked – We have several members in our community that are failing to pay their monthly HOA dues and have run through several debt collection firms in an attempt to collect on these accounts. The firms we

It’s our privilege to welcome Pacific Landing Community Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. An exceptionally rare new home opportunity in El Segundo, Pacific Landing presents an intimate collection of luxury homes designed with sophistication in

It’s our privilege to welcome Del Sur Community Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Tucked between Rancho Santa Fe and Black Mountain Open Space Park, Del Sur offers distinctive neighborhoods nestled among 1,000 pristine acres. Del

Serial dog poop litterers, unauthorized parking of vehicles, architectural violations, smoking nuisance—the list goes on and on when it comes to common “repeat violations” that a homeowners association (“HOA”) encounters on a day-to-day basis. With the increasing number of repeat

It’s our privilege to welcome Entrada Owners’ Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Entrada is a new collection of courtyard-style single family homes by Signature Homes. Entrada is conveniently located in the Natomas area of Sacramento

In case you missed it, Issue # 41 of our ‘Community Association Update’ newsletter is available now! Topics covered in this issue include: SB 323 Signed! The New State of HOA Election Laws Navigating the Hidden Risks of Homeowner Security

It’s our privilege to welcome Gala Community Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Gala is a new collection of single-story, elevator-served flats at The Cannery in Davis. As the final neighborhood to be built within California’s

*New Legislation Governor Newsom recently signed into law Senate Bill 323 (“SB 323“). SB 323 makes substantive modifications to the Civil Code’s provisions governing HOA elections, effective January 1, 2020. Some of the more significant modifications require associations to amend

In case you missed it, Issue # 54 of our ‘Community Association Update’ newsletter is available now! Topics covered in this issue include: Unmasking Your HOA’s Common Area Facilities How to Handle Potential Conflicts of Interest Association Management and the

It’s our privilege to welcome The Williamshire Owners Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. The Williamshire is a condominium community located in the city of Tustin. Residents enjoy a pool, spa, and fitness center.   Our

It’s our privilege to welcome Amethyst at Parasol Park Neighborhood Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Amethyst by the New Home Company is one of the newest neighborhoods within the Great Park Neighborhoods master-planned community. Residents

Conflicts of interest present possible liabilities that homeowners associations (“HOAs”) should do their utmost to avoid. There are issues that need to be deliberated and decided upon by the Board of Directors; however, in some situations, not all Directors should