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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 Vista Del Cielo Owners Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Located in Chula Vista, against the breathtaking natural setting of San Miguel Mountain, Vista Del Cielo is a stunning enclave that

It’s our privilege to welcome Charter Point Community Association, Inc. to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Charter Point is a collection of single family homes in the Cowan Heights area of North Tustin. Residents enjoy large lots;

Both Commercial and Residential Condominium CC&Rs frequently contain insurance language requiring the Association to obtain hazard (fire) insurance and prohibiting Owners from obtaining such coverage. Condominium Owners on the other hand are limited to obtaining liability insurance. Similar language was

It’s our privilege to welcome Legacy at Bryant Ranch Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Legacy is a gated community of single family homes located in the city of Yorba Linda. Residents enjoy mountain-top views and

It’s our privilege to welcome Stone Harbor – Bridgeport Homeowners Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Stone Harbor – Bridgeport is a community of custom single family homes located in the city of Riverside. Residents enjoy

In case you missed it, Issue # 39 of our ‘Community Association Update’ newsletter is available now! Topics covered in this issue include: Workplace harassment in a HOA environment Voter apathy is not a required showing in a petition to

*Unpublished Opinion The Court of Appeals recently rendered an unpublished opinion in Harbour Island Condominium Owners Association, Inc. v. Alexander (2019), which provides some clarity regarding a tenant’s right to attend board meetings and the ban on noxious activities within

It’s our privilege to welcome Brisbane Homeowners Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Brisbane is a condominium community located in the city of Oceanside. Residents enjoy a pool, spa, tot lot, and dog park. Our HOA

It’s our privilege to welcome Lexington Community Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Lexington is a community of new single family homes in Escondido by KB Homes. These spacious 10,000 square-foot+ homesites are surrounded by rolling

*New Library Article! Workplace harassment and hostile work environments are nothing new for management professionals. Emotionally charged conversations can become uncomfortable and antagonistic for many managers. Unfortunately, such dialogue frequently crosses the line from demanding direction to demeaning personal attacks.

Amending a HOA’s Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (“CC&Rs”) can be a challenging endeavor. This is true, in large part, to the onerous approval requirements imposed by the CC&Rs themselves. Indeed, many CC&Rs require a super-majority (i.e., 67% or

It’s our privilege to welcome East Garrison Community Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. East Garrison is a master planned community located on the land formerly known as Fort Or, East Garrison. Its 244 acres include

In case you missed it, Issue #53 of our ‘Community Association Update’ newsletter is available now! Topics covered in this issue include: AB 502 – Elections by Acclamation AB 611 – Safe at Home Program AB 1101 – Financial Protections;

*Asked and Answered Asked – We recently concluded our Annual Meeting of the Membership. As always, we failed to achieve quorum. Rather than successively adjourn and reconvene the meeting, the Board concluded the meeting. Now we have several owners complaining,

It’s our privilege to welcome Park 72 Homeowners Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Park 72 is condominium community located in the city of Orange. Residents enjoy a quiet neighborhood with a swimming pool and spa.

It’s our privilege to welcome Legacy Villas at La Quinta Homeowners Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Legacy Villas is condominium community located adjacent to the famed Waldorf La Quinta Resort and Club. Residents enjoy 12