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HOA LAWYER BLOG

The latest updates on HOA legislation, case law, news, insights and practical guidance for community associations – written by our expert attorneys.

*New Case Law Homeowners within condominium developments are typically granted broad authority in making improvements to the interior of their respective Units that do not require modification of association common

We are proud to announce that Discovery at Cortez Hill Homeowners Association has selected Tinnelly Law Group as their associations’ legal counsel. Discovery is a luxury high-rise perched at the

*Asked & Answered Asked – Fallen and decayed vegetables from a homeowner’s garden are attracting numerous rats and other pests. With the new law permitting personal food gardens, is there

We are proud to announce that Antigua Owners Association of Monarch Beach has selected Tinnelly Law Group as their associations’ legal counsel. Antigua is set high up on the cliffs

*New Legislation Civil Code Section 4530 sets forth the responsibility of homeowners associations (“HOAs”) to provide copies of governing documents, financial disclosures and other documents to a homeowner (or a

*New Case Law Collecting delinquent assessments remains one of the more challenging and frustrating aspects of a homeowners association’s (“HOA’s”) operations. Once a delinquent file is forwarded to a HOA’s

*New Legislation The California Solar Rights Act (“Solar Rights Act”), found at Civil Code Sections 714 and 714.1, provides certain protections for homeowners seeking to install solar energy systems (i.e.,

We are proud to announce that Jacaranda I & II Maintenance Corporations have selected Tinnelly Law Group as their associations’ legal counsel. Jacaranda is a brand new neighborhood in the

Most every set of Homeowners Association (“HOA”) CC&Rs contain a provision prohibiting conduct which constitutes a “nuisance.” That conduct often includes “noxious, illegal or offensive activities,” anything which “unreasonably interferes

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

*New Legislation A common legal issue affecting Homeowners Associations (“HOAs”) deals with determining the extent of the HOA’s maintenance and repair responsibilities versus those of its homeowners. Most sets of

We are proud to announce that Tuscany at Porter Ranch Community Association has selected Tinnelly Law Group as their association’s legal counsel. Tuscany is a private gated community in Porter

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

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

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 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