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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.

In case you missed it, Issue # 58 of our ‘Community Association Update’ newsletter is available now! Topics covered in this issue include: Paying for Increases in your HOA’s Insurance Premiums Addressing Requests for Installation of Solar Panels on Shared

For more than a decade, the California Legislature has passed laws making it easier for residents to install electric vehicle (“EV”) charging stations within HOAs. For example, in 2011, the Legislature enacted what is now Civil Code section 4745, which

*Asked & Answered Asked – Our insurance was cancelled and with the new policy the premium sky rocketed. There is not enough money in the operating account or budget to pay for the new premium. Can we pay from reserves?

In case you missed it, Issue # 57 of our ‘Community Association Update’ newsletter is available now! Topics covered in this issue include: AB 1410 – Speech on Social Media; Room Rentals; Enforcement During Emergencies AB 1738 – EV Charging

It’s our privilege to welcome Seabridge Village Master Community Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Located in Huntington Beach, Seabridge Village is a 24-hour guard gated community that is surrounded by mature landscaping and man made

It’s our privilege to welcome Los Lagos Homeowners Association, Inc. to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Los Lagos was started in 1980 on 35 acres. The eighty-nine beautiful custom homes were designed by renowned architect Barry Berkus.

In the State of California, most HOA’s are non-profit corporations managed by a board of directors composed of volunteer homeowners elected by the membership. Boards derive their authority from the governing documents including the Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, and Covenants,

It’s our privilege to welcome Pinnacle at Dublin Ranch Subassociation to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Pinnacle is a gated high end community in Dublin Ranch. Residents enjoy lots ranging in size from 1/4 to 1/3 acre,

It’s our privilege to welcome Broadmoor Northridge Community Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Broadmoor Northridge is a collection of single family homes located in Anaheim Hills. Residents enjoy two community pools and a small tot

Since COVID-19, followers of the real estate market may have noticed that the housing market is currently booming. There are not as many sellers as there are buyers, so the competition to obtain a buyer’s dream home is through the

It’s our privilege to welcome Canyon Crest Estates Homeowners Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Canyon Crest Estates is a condominium community located in Corona Del Mar. Residents enjoy a community pool, spa and tennis courts.

It’s our privilege to welcome Waverly Terrace Owners Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Waverly Terrace is a condominium community located in the Silver Lake area of Los Angeles. Residents enjoy a community pool, sauna, and

On June 30, 2025, AB 130 was passed by the California Legislature and signed into law by Governor Newsom. This law is effective immediately! The overall goal of the bill was to expedite housing and reduce costs by waiving

Golfers sustaining injury while out on the links is sometimes “par for the course”. Due to the nature of the sport, California courts consistently apply the “assumption of the risk” doctrine to claims by golf participants against golf course operators

Recent legislative changes under Senate Bill 900 (SB 900) have made notable updates to the Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act. These changes are especially important for California homeowners’ associations (HOAs), as they directly impact maintenance obligations, reserve funding, and emergency

Part I: Can HOAs restrict homeowners’ speech? For individuals residing in common interest developments, the constitutional right to free speech is not applicable. While many believe that they have a right to freely express themselves by posting signs, banners,