Appellate Court Rules on Ambiguous Architectural Restrictions
*New Case Law The California Court of Appeal recently ruled on the case of Eisen v. Tavangarian (2019) 36 Cal.App.5th 626, which involved a view protection dispute between neighbors. The Plaintiff Homeowners sued the Defendant Homeowners and alleged that Defendants’ remodeling violated several provisions of the HOA’s CC&Rs. First, Plaintiffs pointed to the CC&R provision, […]
Can an Association Create and Enforce Rules that Only Apply to Children?
*Asked & Answered Asked – Our Association is seeking legal guidance regarding children playing in the common areas and driveways. Several homeowners have complained about the number of children playing without supervision. Drivers report their concern for the children’s safety as there have been several reports of children almost hurt. The Board would like to know if they […]
New Client: Victory Homeowners Association
It’s our privilege to welcome Victory Homeowners Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Victory is a brand new community of single family homes by Shea Homes. Located in the master planned community of Bay Meadows in San Mateo, residents enjoy over 18 acres of open space, miles of bike trails, pocket […]
New Client: Princess Court Homeowners Association
It’s our privilege to welcome Princess Court Homeowners Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Princess Court is a midrise condominium community located in downtown Long Beach. Residents enjoy rooftop barbecues and city lights views. Our HOA lawyers and staff look forward to working with Princess Court’s Board and management.
The What and Why of Lender Rights, and How to Deal with Same
*Asked & Answered Asked – We are trying to obtain a loan to conduct much needed, overdue (albeit non-life threatening) repairs and remediation work within the Association. However, the CC&Rs requires us to obtain a 75% vote by the First Mortgagees (i.e., institutional lenders) to obtain the loan because it exceeds 5% of our budgeted […]
New Client: Perch Homeowners Association
It’s our privilege to welcome Perch Homeowners Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Perch by Trumark Homes is a brand new condominium community located in Chula Vista. Residents enjoy rooftop decks, nearby shops, restaurants and easy BART access. Our HOA lawyers and staff look forward to working with Perch’s Board and […]
New Client: Vista Mar Collection Community Corporation
It’s our privilege to welcome Vista Mar Collection Community Corporation to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Vista Mar Collection is a community of solar-powered condominiums in Chula Vista. Residents enjoy a resort-inspired pool, fire pit, and views of the San Diego Bay. Our HOA lawyers and staff look forward to working with […]
Vendor Relationships – Navigating Resident Interactions
Our industry depends on a close network of skilled industry professionals who are dependable and responsive. Emergencies are common, particularly in condominium developments where breaks in shared or common water lines can lead to disaster. Quick action by association vendors can extinguish the root cause of the emergency and potentially reduce, if not eliminate, thousands […]
THOU SHALT NOT REMOVE THE MEZUZAH: California Legislature Enacts SB 652 to Protect Displays of Religious Items on Doors and Doorframes
*New Legislation On July 30, 2019, SB 652 was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsome in response to several incidents in which a homeowner’s association (HOA) asked a resident to remove a mezuzah from their unit’s entry door or doorframe. A mezuzah is a small scroll that is affixed to the doorframe of Jewish […]
New Client: The Bay Collection Homeowners Association
It’s our privilege to welcome The Bay Collection Homeowners Association, Inc. to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. The Bay Collection is a community of single family homes in Carlsbad. Residents enjoy large lots, ocean and sunset views, and close proximity to the beach. Our HOA lawyers and staff look forward to working […]