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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.

*New Legislation Earlier this year, the California Legislature proposed AB 2912 (Irwin) in an effort “to protect owners in a [HOA] from fraudulent activity by those entrusted with the management of the [HOA’s] finances.” To that end, AB 2912 significantly

We are proud to announce that Del Webb at Rancho Mirage Community Association has selected Tinnelly Law Group as their association’s legal counsel. Del Webb at Rancho Mirage is a brand new master-planned 55+ community boasting 1,026 homes at build-out.

**New Legislation For the third time in past seven (7) years, the California Legislature has modified the laws governing the installation and use of Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations within homeowners associations (“HOAs”). The first time was in 2011 when

We are proud to announce that Orangecrest Country Community Association has selected Tinnelly Law Group as their association’s legal counsel. Orangecrest Country is a master-planned community located in the City of Riverside. When the neighborhood is complete, there will be

We are proud to announce that Avenue One Community Association, Inc. has selected Tinnelly Law Group as their association’s legal counsel. Avenue One is a brand new luxury mid-rise by The Sousse’ Group located in the city of Irvine. Residents

*Unpublished Opinion With increasing frequency, homeowners associations are confronted with members publishing content related to their association and its operations, whether on Facebook, blog posts, or other various online forums. Sometimes these publications are critical of the association board of

We are proud to announce that Villa Madeira Property Owners Association, Inc. has selected Tinnelly Law Group as their association’s legal counsel. Villa Madeira is a 55+ senior community located in Escondido. Residents enjoy a community clubhouse, library, swimming pool,

We are proud to announce that Brighton Homeowners Association has selected Tinnelly Law Group as their association’s legal counsel. Brighton is a brand new condominium community by Taylor-Morrison. Residents enjoy the opportunity for outdoor activities and recreation in Livermore and

Congratulations! You’ve just been elected to your Board of Directors – now what? Or maybe you’ve been serving as a volunteer director for some time and you just aren’t sure which way is up. If you have been dazed and

We are proud to announce that Arbor Real Homeowners Association has selected Tinnelly Law Group as their association’s legal counsel. Arbor Real is a condominium community located in the city of Palo Alto. Residents enjoy a large swimming pool, barbecue

We are proud to announce that Heritage at Vista Del Verde Homeowners Association has selected Tinnelly Law Group as their association’s legal counsel. Heritage is a luxury townhome community located within the master planned community of Vista Del Verde in

The issue of whether or not a homeowners association is required to install and maintain an automated external defibrillator (“AED”) on-site is a question that has not been directly addressed by California courts. As a result, many community members and

It’s our privilege to welcome Barrington Place Community Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Barrington Place is a brand new community of single family homes located in the hillside town of Jurupa Valley. Residents enjoy a

It’s our privilege to welcome Somerset Cottages Homeowners Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Somerset Cottages is a collection of single family homes located in the city of Chino Hills. Residents enjoy a community pool, spa,

Southern California is known for the warm weather, relaxing atmosphere, and in certain cases, picturesque Homeowners Associations (HOA) situated high enough to see the ocean. However, what happens when those picture-perfect HOAs have a slope movement/failure? What should the Board

It’s our privilege to welcome The Vineyards at Dublin Greene Owners Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. The Vineyards is a condominium community located in the city of Dublin. Residents enjoy a community pool and spa.