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

*New Legislation Provisions of the Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act (Civ. Code §§ 4000 – 6150) currently require homeowners associations (“HOAs”) to “provide a fair, reasonable, and expeditious procedure for

We are proud to announce that Heritage Ranch Maintenance Association has selected Tinnelly Law Group as their association’s legal counsel. Heritage Ranch is a brand new neighborhood in the city

*New Legislation We have previously blogged about several bills being considered by the California Legislature relating to drought relief. Among them was AB2104 (Gonzales), which has now been signed by

We are proud to announce that Griffin Ranch Homeowners Association has selected Tinnelly Law Group as their association’s legal counsel. Griffin Ranch is a brand new neighborhood in the city

For many associations with a December year end, September marks the first opportunity for the board of directors to review the first draft of the budget and disclosures materials. As

We are proud to announce that Wildflower Community Association has selected Tinnelly Law Group as their association’s legal counsel. Wildflower is a brand new neighborhood in the city of Moreno

*Asked & Answered Asked – We have continued problems with unruly, unsupervised, and destructive children in our community’s common areas. They ride motorized scooters, skateboards, bikes, etc. all throughout our

We are proud to announce that The Orchards Community Association has selected Tinnelly Law Group as their association’s legal counsel. The Orchards is located in Tustin Ranch, within walking distance

An easement provides an individual with the legal right to a specific and definable use of another’s property. A homeowners association’s (“HOA’s”) governing documents (i.e., “CC&Rs”) often provide numerous easement

The Tinnelly Law Group is proud to announce the opening of its newest office location in Downtown Los Angeles, California. The opening of the L.A. office is in response to

The popularity of electronic cigarettes (“E-Cigs”) has increased in recent years. In light of unknown health risks, many state and local governments are passing laws restricting the sale and use

We are proud to announce that New Chase Homeowners Association has selected Tinnelly Law Group as their association’s legal counsel. New Chase HOA is a private gated community near Mile

*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

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

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

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