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EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode Co-Hosts Steve Tinnelly and Ramona Acosta speak to Isaac Camacho and Sean Andersen on the Rising Costs of Construction KEY POINTS Construction and labor costs Mandatory minimum wage Systemic inflation Building code changes SB 326 due by the end of the year Why HOAs need to raise assessments Properly maintaining

EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode Host Cang Le speaks to a guest panel live from our 2024 Legal Symposium featuring Tinnelly Law Group Attorneys Corey Todd and Carrie Heieck; Mark Dodge, Regional Vice President at Associa; and Michelle Lopez, Director of Community Management at Powerstone Property Management, regarding the rights of entry for deceased homeowners.

  Duration: 52:56 | Recorded on December 20, 2022 Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | iTunes EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode Co-Hosts Steve Tinnelly and Ramona Acosta speak to Cindy Collins on the Vendor/Manager Relationships KEY POINTS Recognizing our vendors as business partners to support our mutual clients Utilizing our business partners as a resource The value of

| Duration: 48:53 | Recorded on October 19, 2022 Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | iTunes EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode Co-Hosts Steve Tinnelly and Ramona Acosta speak to Scott Clements about new legislation regarding EV charging stations and its impact on aging infrastructures KEY POINTS • California updates Public Policy to establish the long-term goal of 100% electric

EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode Co-Hosts Steve Tinnelly and Ramona Acosta speak to Attorney Corey Todd for answers on some of the more common questions we receive regarding HOA assessment collections. KEY POINTS Why do we have to file a new lien (corrective work)? Why do we have a file multiple liens (non-continuing liens)? Why

EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode Co-Hosts Steve Tinnelly and Ramona Acosta speak to Marybeth Green, Vice President of Education and Development at Seabreeze Management Company and Arthur Hopkins, Vice President of Click2Blind Insurance Services, regarding the new condo lending requirements for Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae backed loans. KEY POINTS   Fannie Mae and Freddie

EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, Co-Hosts Ramona Acosta and Steve Tinnelly discuss the current state of HOA fire insurance with Patrick Prendiville of Prendiville Insurance Agency. KEY POINTS Why is the cost of HOA insurance skyrocketing? Why aren’t the preferred or admitted insurance companies willing to insure us? Can the cost of insurance really be

EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, Co-Hosts Ramona Acosta and Steve Tinnelly discuss how to choose the right management company for your community association with Colette Marcelle of FirstService Residential. KEY POINTS Onsite vs. Portfolio Managers Full-Service Management Contract Management Expectations with the Board What is Included in the RFP? ABOUT OUR GUEST Colette Marcelle brings

EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode Co-Hosts Steve Tinnelly and Ramona Acosta speak to Attorney Corey Todd regarding Assessment Collections in your HOA. KEY POINTS Money Judgements How the pandemic has changed Assessment Collections SB 908 FDCPA Bankruptcy ABOUT OUR GUEST Corey Todd is an attorney with Tinnelly Law Group and is supervising a supervising attorney

EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode Co-Hosts Ramona Acosta and Steve Tinnelly speak to Cathy Tinnelly and Cheryl Wilson about the current state of HOA Elections! Cathy and Cheryl are principles at Accurate Voting Services, an independent election company that meets the unique election needs of California’s Homeowners Association. KEY POINTS Election Rules Acclamation 3rd Party

EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode Co-Hosts Ramona Acosta and Steve Tinnelly, speak to owner of Berg Insurance Agency, Mike Berg about Insurance 101. KEY POINTS Property Insurance Insurance vs. Maintenance Water Intrusion Policy Liability Insurance ABOUT OUR GUEST Mike is the owner of Berg Insurance Agency and has been a licensed insurance agent since 1999. 

EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode Co-Host Ramona Acosta and Attorney, Tim Klubnikin, speak to Vice President of EmpireWorks, Paul Pigott regarding SB-326. KEY POINTS Exterior Elevated Elements Inspection Timelines Membership Vote Requirements Construction Defect Maintenance ABOUT OUR GUEST Paul is the West Coast Regional Vice President of EmpireWorks Reconstructions, Construction Defect Services Division. Founded in

EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode Co-Hosts Steve Tinnelly and Ramona Acosta speak to Associa’s Vice President of Client Success, Jeremy Wilson regarding Exclusive Use in Common Areas. KEY POINTS Common Area VS Unit Maintenance VS Repair Air Space SB 326 ABOUT OUR GUEST Jeremy Wilson has been in the community management industry since the late

EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode Co-Hosts Steve Tinnelly and Ramona Acosta speak to Conor Ross, President of Ross Construction Management  and Mike Graves, Owner and CEO of SCT Reserve Consultants, Inc. regarding the Surfside Condominium collapse and the importance of Fiduciary Duty of Care. KEY POINTS Fiduciary Duties of Directors Proper Maintenance Liabilities related to

EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode host, Ramona Acosta and Attorney, Matt Plaxton, speak to council member Wendy Bucknum regarding HOA restrictions on emotional support animals in the pool areas. KEY POINTS The Federal Fair Housing Act Reasonable Accomodations HOA’s Restriction on Pets Emotional Support Animals Public Health Regulations ABOUT OUR GUEST Wendy Bucknum has over

EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode Co Hosts Steve Tinnelly and Ramona Acosta speak to President of Accell Property Management, Tracie Blankenship regarding common Neighbor to Neighbor disputes in an HOA and best practices for addressing them. KEY POINTS General nuisance provisions and the duty to investigate When to decline further action by the association Neighbor

EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode Co-Hosts Steve Tinnelly and Ramona Acosta speak to Master Certified Life Coach and HOA Board Member, Leslie Danielson about how to deal with difficult people in your day-to-day job. They discuss setting boundaries, how to say “no” and when it becomes appropriate to contact legal counsel. KEY POINTS SB 1300

EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode Co Hosts Steve Tinnelly and Ramona Acosta speak to Dr. Jorge Galindo, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in the treatment of individuals, families and adolescents, about Mental Health in your Community. KEY POINTS Loss of civility in our society We were built for community How to contribute to

EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, co-hosts Steve Tinnelly and Ramona Acosta speak to Senior Attorney, Kumar Raja, and President of Associa – Desert Resort Management, Mark Dodge regarding rental restrictions in HOAs. KEY POINTS California’s Affordable Housing and Homelessness Crises AB 3182 (Ting) Voids Rental Prohibitions Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs and JADUs) Short Term Rentals