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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.

*Asked & Answered Asked – The HOA I manage is considering fencing off a portion of its common area to create a “Dog Park” for the residents to use? Can the HOA do this? Answered – Maybe. However, our attorneys

We are proud to announce that The Paseos Community Association has selected Tinnelly Law Group as its new corporate counsel. The Paseos is the newest community in Murrieta’s French Valley and has an estimated build out of 122 gorgeous single

*New Case Law The California Court of Appeal’s recent ruling in a case underscores how crucial it is for HOAs to strictly comply with the Civil Code’s election procedures and requirements. The court in That v. Alders Maintenance Association (2012)

We are proud to announce that The Oasis Community Association has selected Tinnelly Law Group as its new legal counsel. Located in the City of Menifee, the Oasis is a privately gated, 55+ senior (“active-adult”) community consisting of 1,153 beautiful

The Community Associations Institute (CAI) has just reported that the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) has released revisions to its condominium approval guidelines. In response to recent market and industry pressure, the FHA has determined to modify the existing rules and

We are proud to announce that the Foothill-Vineyard Inc. condominium association (aka “Pacific Trails”) has retained Tinnelly Law Group as its new legal counsel. Located in the City of Rancho Cucamonga, the Pacific Trails project will ultimately consist of 92

The Tinnelly Law Group has secured a favorable settlement in a breach of contract case for one of our HOA clients located in Fullerton, California. The Defendant security company entered into a contract with the HOA to install an integrated

*New Legislation On August 17, 2012 California Governor Jerry Brown signed into law Assembly Bills 805 and 806 and thus ended the California Law Revision Commission’s trek to reorganize the Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act (“the Act”). AB 805 effectively

*New Case Law On August 16, 2012 the California Supreme Court announced its decision in a case that will undoubtedly impact homeowners associations (“HOAs”), developers, owners and insurers in disputes arising from construction defects. The ruling in Pinnacle Museum Tower

*Asked & Answered Asked – My condominium association is imposing a special assessment against all owners to reimburse it for costs incurred in repairing the structure of an owner’s leaking balcony. Because the balcony is “exclusive use common area” to

We are proud to announce that the 1001 Laurel Residential Association has selected Tinnelly Law Group as its new legal counsel. Located in the City of San Carlos, the 1001 Laurel Residential condominium project was built in 2009 and consists

*New Resource Every Homeowners Association (HOA) will at some point hire a vendor to perform certain tasks on behalf of the HOA, or to furnish services to the HOA and its members. In doing so, a HOA may be exposed

*Asked & Answered Asked – Our Association does not allow pets in the pool area, but a resident has recently begun bringing her emotional support dog to the pool-side lounge area. Do we have to let the dog accompany its

It’s our privilege to welcome Smart Corner Owners Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Smart Corner is located on the edge of the Core District and upper East Village in Downtown San Diego. Designed to create

It’s our privilege to welcome The Landing West Community Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. The Landing West is a new community of single family homes by The New Home Company. Located in Fremont, residents enjoy

*Asked & Answered Asked – Our HOA Board of Directors just learned that any member may request a copy of our HOA’s membership list and have access to other members’ personal contact information. Is there anything we can do to