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SB 655 Signed! Moldy Buildings Now Deemed a ‘Substandard Condition’

*New Legislation Existing law requires a landlord to repair certain “dilapidations” that render a unit untenantable. SB 655 (Mitchell) was proposed earlier this year in order to specify a landlord’s

New Client: Artisan Homeowners Association

We are proud to announce that Artisan Homeowners Association has selected Tinnelly Law Group as their associations’ legal counsel. Artisan in Menlo Park features luxury single-family detached homes and townhomes.

New Client: Summer Lake Owners Association

We are proud to announce that Summer Lake Owners Association has selected Tinnelly Law Group as their associations’ legal counsel. Centered around a 25-acre lake, Summer Lake’s Oakley location provides

AB 786 Signed! Clarifying when HOAs May Fine Homeowners for Brown Lawns

*New Legislation We have blogged about legislation enacted in 2014 that made several changes to Civil Code Section 4735 in response to California’s continuing, record-breaking drought. One of those changes

New Client: Linea Owners Association

We are proud to announce that Linea Owners Association has selected Tinnelly Law Group as their associations’ legal counsel. Linea is a luxury mid-rise located in the Hayes Valley area

AB 1448 Signed! HOA Bans on Clotheslines Get ‘Hung out to Dry’

*New Legislation Many sets of HOA governing documents contain provisions that prohibit clotheslines from being hung outside of an owner’s unit and/or in any area that is visible from adjoining

New Client: Sea Ridge Condominium Association

We are proud to announce that Sea Ridge Condominium Association has selected Tinnelly Law Group as their associations’ legal counsel. Sea Ridge is a condominium community located in the City

Effectively Immediately! HOAs may not Prohibit Artificial Turf (Grass)

New Legislation* In recent years the California legislature has proposed bills that would require homeowners associations (HOAs) to permit the installation of artificial turf (grass) in their communities. Those bills

Increased Maintenance Requirements for HOA Pools in California

The requirements for operating and maintaining “public pools” have been subject to various regulatory changes in recent years. Those changes have impacted pools within private homeowners associations (HOAs), as the

New Client: Rocking Horse Ridge Estates Homeowners’ Association

We are proud to announce that Rocking Horse Ridge Estates Homeowners’ Association has selected Tinnelly Law Group as their associations’ legal counsel. Rocking Horse Ridge is a guard-gated community of

AB 596 Signed! New FHA and VA Disclosures Required Beginning July 1, 2016

New Legislation* Civil Code Section 5300 requires a HOA to prepare and distribute to its members an annual budget report. The annual budget report serves as a consolidated disclosure statement

New Client: Portola Hills Community Association

We are proud to announce that Portola Hills Community Association has selected Tinnelly Law Group as their associations’ legal counsel. Portola Hills is a planned development located in Trabuco Canyon,

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