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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.

Our industry depends on a close network of skilled industry professionals who are dependable and responsive. Emergencies are common, particularly in condominium developments where breaks in shared or common water lines can lead to disaster. Quick action by association vendors

*New Legislation On July 30, 2019, SB 652 was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsome in response to several incidents in which a homeowner’s association (HOA) asked a resident to remove a mezuzah from their unit’s entry door or

It’s our privilege to welcome The Bay Collection Homeowners Association, Inc. to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. The Bay Collection is a community of single family homes in Carlsbad. Residents enjoy large lots, ocean and sunset views,

It’s our privilege to welcome The Bluffs at Belmont Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. The Bluffs at Belmont is a highly desirable condominium community located in the North Hills of Orange. Residents enjoy a community

As security technology becomes less expensive and more accessible to average consumers, homeowners are provided with an exponential increase in available options for exterior security devices. A cursory Amazon search reveals hundreds of such devices including motion sensor lights and

It’s our privilege to welcome Rocky Point Community Association – Nohl Ranch to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Rocky Point is a collection of single family homes in the Nohl Ranch area of Anaheim Hills. Residents enjoy

In case you missed it, Issue # 40 of our ‘Community Association Update’ newsletter is available now! Topics covered in this issue include: U.S. Supreme Court Holds Debt Collection Firms that Solely Practice Non-Judicial Foreclosure Exempt from FDCPA* Association Hazard

It’s our privilege to welcome Aura Community Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Aura is a new condominium community in Costa Mesa by DeNova Homes. Residents enjoy a coastal lifestyle with close proximity to Costa Mesa’s

It’s our privilege to welcome Singing Wood Hill Homeowners Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Singing Wood Hill is a collection of single family homes in the city of Anaheim Hills. Residents enjoy panoramic views of

*Unpublished Opinion We recently blogged about the importance of the the plain language of an association’s Declaration when following pre-litigation requirements to a construction defect claim. On March 18, 2019, the California Court of Appeal ruled that trial courts should

It’s our privilege to welcome Walnut Square Homeowners Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Walnut Square is located in the fabulous central Irvine area, close to fine schools and universities, and only fast freeway minutes from

It is no secret that homeowners’ associations (“HOA”) are run and managed through the funds of monthly HOA assessments (“Fees”), and more often than not, HOA’s hire and retain debt collection firms to collect on past due Fees from delinquent

It’s our privilege to welcome Nevis Milano, Inc. to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Nevis Milano is a condominium community located in the city of Laguna Niguel. Residents enjoy a clubhouse, fitness center, pool and spa.  

Attorneys who practice community association law are often asked whether a community manager is covered by the attorney-client privilege. In general, the attorney-client privilege shields communications intended to be confidential between an association and its attorney. Materials prepared by an

It’s our privilege to welcome Cobblestone Oak Creek Community Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Cobblestone is a condominium community located within the master association of Oak Creek Village in Irvine. Residents enjoy a clubhouse, pool

It’s our privilege to welcome Oceana South, Unit No. 1 Owners Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Oceana South No. 1 is a senior living community located adjacent to The Emerald Isle golf course in Oceanside.