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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.

Like it or not, we live in the age of social media. It is undeniable and has dramatically transformed the way we communicate in every arena, including homeowners associations (“HOA”). Information, opinions and images are broadcast and circulated at a

*New Legislation Governor Newsome recently signed into law Senate Bill 234 (“SB 234“), also know as the “Keeping Kids Close to Home Act.” The new law will take effect on January 1, 2020. SB 234 permits large daycare homes, which

It’s our privilege to welcome Serrano at Glenrose Ranch Homeowners Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Serrano is a brand new collection of single family homes by Richmond American Homes. Located in the foothills of East

*New Legislation Senate Bill 326 (“SB 326”) was recently enacted by the California Legislature and will take effect January 1, 2020. The bill accomplishes 3 main objectives: 1) it requires associations to conduct mandatory inspections for exterior elevated elements, such

It’s our privilege to welcome Flora and Strata Neighborhood Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Flora and Strata is a brand new condominium community by Shea Homes and Brookfield Residential. Located in the master planned community

*New Case Law The California Court of Appeal recently ruled on the case of Eisen v. Tavangarian (2019) 36 Cal.App.5th 626, which involved a view protection dispute between neighbors. The Plaintiff Homeowners sued the Defendant Homeowners and alleged that Defendants’

*Asked & Answered Asked – Our Association is seeking legal guidance regarding children playing in the common areas and driveways. Several homeowners have complained about the number of children playing without supervision. Drivers report their concern for the children’s safety

It’s our privilege to welcome Victory Homeowners Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Victory is a brand new community of single family homes by Shea Homes. Located in the master planned community of Bay Meadows in

It’s our privilege to welcome Princess Court Homeowners Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Princess Court is a midrise condominium community located in downtown Long Beach. Residents enjoy rooftop barbecues and city lights views. Our HOA

*Asked & Answered Asked – We are trying to obtain a loan to conduct much needed, overdue (albeit non-life threatening) repairs and remediation work within the Association. However, the CC&Rs requires us to obtain a 75% vote by the First

It’s our privilege to welcome Perch Homeowners Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Perch by Trumark Homes is a brand new condominium community located in Chula Vista. Residents enjoy rooftop decks, nearby shops, restaurants and easy

It’s our privilege to welcome Vista Mar Collection Community Corporation to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Vista Mar Collection is a community of solar-powered condominiums in Chula Vista. Residents enjoy a resort-inspired pool, fire pit, and views

It’s our privilege to welcome Channel View Terraces, Inc. to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Channel View is a condominium community located steps from the beach in Playa del Rey. Residents enjoy panoramic ocean and marina views,

It’s our privilege to welcome The Resort Master Corporation to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. The Resort is a master planned community of 3,450 new homes by Lewis Community Developers in Rancho Cucamonga. Residents enjoy a resort-style

California has lifted its indoor mask mandate for vaccinated individuals. While most HOA industry professionals took the position that the mask mandate did not apply to common interest developments and the HOAs that govern them because such facilities are not

It’s our privilege to welcome Seaport Maintenance Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Seaport is a condominium community located in the city of Irvine. Residents enjoy a clubhouse, pool and spa, tennis court and sport court.