Episode 10: The Current State of HOA Elections with Guests Cathy Tinnelly & Cheryl Wilson
EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode Co-Hosts Ramona Acosta and Steve Tinnelly speak to Cathy Tinnelly and Cheryl Wilson about the current state of HOA Elections! Cathy and Cheryl are principles at Accurate Voting Services, an independent election company that meets the unique election needs of California’s Homeowners Association. KEY POINTS Election Rules Acclamation 3rd Party […]
Episode 9: Insurance 101 with Guest Mike Berg
EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode Co-Hosts Ramona Acosta and Steve Tinnelly, speak to owner of Berg Insurance Agency, Mike Berg about Insurance 101. KEY POINTS Property Insurance Insurance vs. Maintenance Water Intrusion Policy Liability Insurance ABOUT OUR GUEST Mike is the owner of Berg Insurance Agency and has been a licensed insurance agent since 1999. […]
Episode 8: SB 326 – The Balcony Bill with Guests Tim Klubnikin and Paul Pigott
EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode Co-Host Ramona Acosta and Attorney, Tim Klubnikin, speak to Vice President of EmpireWorks, Paul Pigott regarding SB-326. KEY POINTS Exterior Elevated Elements Inspection Timelines Membership Vote Requirements Construction Defect Maintenance ABOUT OUR GUEST Paul is the West Coast Regional Vice President of EmpireWorks Reconstructions, Construction Defect Services Division. Founded in […]
Episode 7: Exclusive Use Common Areas with Guest Jeremy Wilson
EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode Co-Hosts Steve Tinnelly and Ramona Acosta speak to Associa’s Vice President of Client Success, Jeremy Wilson regarding Exclusive Use in Common Areas. KEY POINTS Common Area VS Unit Maintenance VS Repair Air Space SB 326 ABOUT OUR GUEST Jeremy Wilson has been in the community management industry since the late […]
Episode 6: Fiduciary Duty of Care with Conor Ross and Mike Graves
EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode Co-Hosts Steve Tinnelly and Ramona Acosta speak to Conor Ross, President of Ross Construction Management and Mike Graves, Owner and CEO of SCT Reserve Consultants, Inc. regarding the Surfside Condominium collapse and the importance of Fiduciary Duty of Care. KEY POINTS Fiduciary Duties of Directors Proper Maintenance Liabilities related to […]
Episode 5: Emotional Support Animals in HOA Pool Areas with Guest Wendy Bucknum
EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode host, Ramona Acosta and Attorney, Matt Plaxton, speak to council member Wendy Bucknum regarding HOA restrictions on emotional support animals in the pool areas. KEY POINTS The Federal Fair Housing Act Reasonable Accomodations HOA’s Restriction on Pets Emotional Support Animals Public Health Regulations ABOUT OUR GUEST Wendy Bucknum has over […]
Episode 4: Neighbor to Neighbor Disputes with Guest Tracie Blankenship
EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode Co Hosts Steve Tinnelly and Ramona Acosta speak to President of Accell Property Management, Tracie Blankenship regarding common Neighbor to Neighbor disputes in an HOA and best practices for addressing them. KEY POINTS General nuisance provisions and the duty to investigate When to decline further action by the association Neighbor […]
Episode 3: Dealing with Difficult People with Guest Leslie Danielson
EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode Co-Hosts Steve Tinnelly and Ramona Acosta speak to Master Certified Life Coach and HOA Board Member, Leslie Danielson about how to deal with difficult people in your day-to-day job. They discuss setting boundaries, how to say “no” and when it becomes appropriate to contact legal counsel. KEY POINTS SB 1300 […]
Episode 2: Mental Health in Your Communities with Guest Dr. Jorge Galindo
EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode Co Hosts Steve Tinnelly and Ramona Acosta speak to Dr. Jorge Galindo, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in the treatment of individuals, families and adolescents, about Mental Health in your Community. KEY POINTS Loss of civility in our society We were built for community How to contribute to […]
Episode 1: Rental Restrictions with Guest Mark Dodge
EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, co-hosts Steve Tinnelly and Ramona Acosta speak to Senior Attorney, Kumar Raja, and President of Associa – Desert Resort Management, Mark Dodge regarding rental restrictions in HOAs. KEY POINTS California’s Affordable Housing and Homelessness Crises AB 3182 (Ting) Voids Rental Prohibitions Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs and JADUs) Short Term Rentals […]