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Re-Opening HOA Facilities on an Honor System

We have previously blogged about successfully re-opening the common area amenities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Homeowner Associations (HOAs) are tasked with various responsibilities, including the health and safety of their

Annual HOA Legislative & Case Law Update (2021) Now Available!

In case you missed it, Issue # 48 of our ‘Community Association Update’ newsletter is available now! Topics covered in this issue include: SB 908 – Debt Collection Licensing Act

New Client: Jasmine Creek Community Association

It’s our privilege to welcome Jasmine Creek Community Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Situated on the hillsides of Corona Del Mar, CA, Jasmine Creek is

New Case Highlights the Importance of Naming the Managing Agent as Additional Insured Under the HOA’s Directors and Officers Insurance Policy

*New Case Law Many homeowners associations (“HOA”) are professionally managed by a managing agent (“Manager”). The Manager is generally tasked with the obligation of carrying out the decisions of the

The Business Judgment Rule: Inapplicable as to Decisions Made Under a Material Conflict of Interest

*New Case Law Under the Business Judgment Rule, volunteer directors are shielded from liability for decisions made when those decisions are (1) consistent with the director’s duties, (2) made in

AB 1885 – Debtor Exemptions: Homestead Exemption

The homestead exemption protects the value of a homeowner’s primary residence in the event of a bankruptcy. Specifically, it provides that a specified portion of equity in a homestead is

New Client: 41West Owners Association

It’s our privilege to welcome 41West Owners Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. 41West is a new highrise condominium building in the Banker’s Hill neighborhood of

How to Manage Increased Costs During COVID-19

2020 has strained the purse strings of California homeowners associations. When the pandemic hit in March, it forced HOA’s into uncharted territory, which resulted in unanticipated legal fees to address

New Client: Sparrow at Marsh Creek Owners’ Association

It’s our privilege to welcome Sparrow at Marsh Creek Owners’ Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Sparrow at Marsh Creek is a new single family home

New Client: Manana Homeowners Association

It’s our privilege to welcome Manana Homeowners Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Manana is a collection of condominiums located in the city of Orange. Residents

Lawsuits Against HOAs are Generally a Protected Activity

*New Case Law Under California law, a Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation (“SLAPP”) is a lawsuit brought against a defendant as a form of punishment for engaging in protected activities.

New Client: Gatehouse Condominium Homeowners Association

It’s our privilege to welcome Gatehouse Condominium Homeowners Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Gatehouse Condominiums are walking distance from charming Downtown Saratoga and Wildwood Park.

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