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In case you missed it, Issue # 54 of our ‘Community Association Update’ newsletter is available now! Topics covered in this issue include: Unmasking Your HOA’s Common Area Facilities How to Handle Potential Conflicts of Interest Association Management and the

It’s our privilege to welcome The Williamshire Owners Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. The Williamshire is a condominium community located in the city of Tustin. Residents enjoy a pool, spa, and fitness center.   Our

It’s our privilege to welcome Amethyst at Parasol Park Neighborhood Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Amethyst by the New Home Company is one of the newest neighborhoods within the Great Park Neighborhoods master-planned community. Residents

Conflicts of interest present possible liabilities that homeowners associations (“HOAs”) should do their utmost to avoid. There are issues that need to be deliberated and decided upon by the Board of Directors; however, in some situations, not all Directors should

It’s our privilege to welcome Channel View Terraces, Inc. to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Channel View is a condominium community located steps from the beach in Playa del Rey. Residents enjoy panoramic ocean and marina views,

It’s our privilege to welcome The Resort Master Corporation to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. The Resort is a master planned community of 3,450 new homes by Lewis Community Developers in Rancho Cucamonga. Residents enjoy a resort-style

California has lifted its indoor mask mandate for vaccinated individuals. While most HOA industry professionals took the position that the mask mandate did not apply to common interest developments and the HOAs that govern them because such facilities are not

It’s our privilege to welcome Seaport Maintenance Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Seaport is a condominium community located in the city of Irvine. Residents enjoy a clubhouse, pool and spa, tennis court and sport court.

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.

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