New Client: Spring Valley Lake Association
We are proud to announce that Spring Valley Lake Association has selected Tinnelly Law Group as their association’s legal counsel. Spring Valley Lake (“SVL”) consists of 4,205 individually owned lots. SVL’s amenities include a 200 surface acre fresh water lake, a community building, an equestrian area and three parks. There is a privately owned and […]
Clarifying Attorney-Client Privilege in HOA Construction Defect Litigation
*New Case Law Civil Code Section 6150 requires that a homeowners association (“HOA”) make various disclosures to its membership in the context of construction defect litigation. The HOA is further required to hold a meeting of its membership to “discuss problems that may lead to the filing” of a construction defect action, as well as […]
New Client: JP Ranch Community Association
We are proud to announce that JP Ranch Community Association has selected Tinnelly Law Group as their association’s legal counsel. JP Ranch is a master planned community consisting of 786 single family homes nestled in the foothills near the Calimesa Country Club & Golf Course. Our HOA attorneys and staff look forward to working with […]
Community Website for our Homeowners Association?
*Asked & Answered Asked – Is it common for an association to create a website and share certain information via this website with owners/residents of the community? If yes, what are the regulations? Answered – Yes. A community website can be a valuable and effective communication tool by allowing residents to access homeowner association (“HOA”) […]
New Client: Barrington’s Terra Vita, Inc.
We are proud to announce that Barrington’s Terra Vita, Inc. has selected Tinnelly Law Group as their association’s legal counsel. Terra Vita is a Mediterranean-style condominium association located in the Sawtelle neighborhood of West Los Angeles. Consisting of 16 spacious units, the community is a walker’s delight, conveniently located within a 15-minute walk to parks, […]
Alterra Assessment Recovery Accolades
We are privileged for the opportunities we have to build relationships with our HOA clients throughout the state of California. We are humbled when board members and managers take the time to express their appreciation for the work we provide to their communities: “You are doing a wonderful job and we all appreciate it.” (Board […]
HOA Has Standing to Sue Developer Over Parking Rights of HOA’s Members
*New Case Law It is not uncommon for a homeowners association (“HOA”) to enter into contractual arrangements with a third party where the rights and responsibilities under that arrangement are between the third party and each of the HOA’s members. Under such circumstances, the HOA’s involvement may be limited solely to collecting fees from the […]
New Client: Brightwater Community Center Association
We are proud to announce that Brightwater Community Center Association has selected Tinnelly Law Group as their association’s legal counsel. Brightwater is a brand new recreation center in the city of Huntington Beach being developed by Woodbridge Pacific Group. The 2,000 square foot Brightwater Club will feature a combination lap and volleyball pool, children’s pool, […]
TLG Welcomes Ramona Acosta as Director of Business Development!
We are proud to announce that Ramona Acosta has joined the Tinnelly Law Group as the Director of Business Development, managing the firm’s public relations and marketing efforts. Ms. Acosta has been active in the CID industry with nearly 20 years’ experience as a manager of homeowners associations and management company executive. She has earned […]
Do ‘No-Cost’ HOA Collection Companies ‘Wield Unchecked Power’?
In October of 2012, we blogged about a United States Bankruptcy Court case that addressed the proper interpretation and effect of Civil Code Section 5650 allowing for a HOA to recover delinquent assessments, along with “reasonable costs incurred in collecting the delinquent assessment, including reasonable attorney’s fees.” In sum, the Court ruled that the delinquent […]