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We are proud to announce that Jade Tree Owners Association has selected Tinnelly Law Group as their association’s legal counsel. Jade Tree is a brand new condominium community by KB Homes. Located in Chino Hills, Jade Tree is convenient to

*New Library Article! Assembly Bill 2912 (“AB 2912”) was recently enacted by the California Legislature. Its changes to the law, which take effect January 1, 2019, are intended “to protect owners in a [HOA] from fraudulent activity by those entrusted

We are proud to announce that Juniper at Portola Springs Homeowners Association has selected Tinnelly Law Group as their association’s legal counsel. Juniper at Portola Springs is a brand new condominium community by Richmond American Homes. The latest addition to

We are proud to announce that Dorado Homeowners Association has selected Tinnelly Law Group as their association’s legal counsel. Dorado is a brand new single-family home community by Pulte Homes. Dorado is close to many attractions including the Queen Mary,

It is well settled that an association’s CC&Rs (“Declaration”) establishes and controls, among other things, a board’s authority to govern an association provided that the CC&Rs do not conflict with California law and regulations (i.e., Davis-Stirling Act). In such cases,

We are proud to announce that Breeza Owners Association has selected Tinnelly Law Group as their association’s legal counsel. Breeza is a high-rise condominium community located in the Little Italy area of downtown San Diego. Situated along what has been

We are proud to announce that Pacific Island Villas Homeowners’ Association has selected Tinnelly Law Group as their association’s legal counsel. Pacific Island Villas is a condominium community located in Dana Point. Residents enjoy a pool, spa, clubhouse, and close

*Asked & Answered Asked – We have several vehicles that are “extremely loud” due to their exhaust systems. Even with all windows and doors closed and these vehicles 1/2 way across the complex, there is NO PROBLEM hearing them when

We are proud to announce that Davenport Neighborhood Corporation has selected Tinnelly Law Group as their association’s legal counsel. Davenport is a condominium community located in Ladera Ranch. Residents enjoy the use of multiple pools, spa, clubhouse, tennis, sports court,

We are proud to announce that Renaissance at Redhawk Homeowners Association has selected Tinnelly Law Group as their association’s legal counsel. Renaissance at Redhawk is a brand new master-planned community by Beazer Homes featuring new detached homes located in Temecula.

**New Legislation Homeowners associations are often required to disclose information to their membership. There are two forms of disclosure: general notice or individual delivery. When homeowners associations are required to deliver documents by “individual delivery” or “individual notice,” Civil Code

We are proud to announce that PGA WEST II Residential Association, Inc. has selected Tinnelly Law Group as their association’s legal counsel. PGA WEST II is a master-planned community located in the La Quinta. Residents enjoy several community pools, and

It’s our privilege to welcome Parkside Heights Owners Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Parkside Heights is a brand new collection of single family homes located in the city of Hayward. Residents enjoy a community park

It’s our privilege to welcome Canterbury Court Community Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Canterbury Court is a brand new community of detached condominiums located in the city of Yorba Linda. Residents enjoy a pool, barbecue

In case you missed it, Issue # 52 of our ‘Community Association Update’ newsletter is available now! Topics covered in this issue include: AB 1101 Signed! Welcome Clarity to HOA Financial Protection Requirements AB 502 Signed! Board Elections by Acclamation

*Asked & Answered Asked – Our HOA has been receiving architectural applications from Owners who are requesting to install tall trees or increase the height of their property walls for additional privacy. However, several neighbors have expressed their stark opposition