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The Importance of Well-Drafted Short-Term Rental Restrictions

*Unpublished Opinion Short term rentals (“STRs”), which are generally defined as rentals for periods of thirty days or less, are lucrative investments that have withstood the economic impact of the pandemic far better than traditional hotels due to the perception of them being a safer alternative. However, STRs in residential homeowners…

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Request for Installation of Accessory Dwelling Units

*Asked and Answered Asked – Our HOA has recently started receiving architectural applications from owners who wish to install either an accessory dwelling unit (“ADU”) or junior accessory dwelling unit (“JADU”) upon their separate interest. However, our Board of Directors is concerned about the impact of additional traffic within the…

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Property Damage Claim and General Liability Coverage/Denial

When there is a potential for litigation regarding property damage, your association’s legal counsel will sit down with the Board of Directors to analyze whether the alleged property damage resulted from the association’s negligence in any form.  If the association is put on notice of a potential negligence claim, it…

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New Client: Savina Condominium Owners Association

It’s our privilege to welcome Savina Condominium Owners Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Savina is a brand new nigh-rise condominium community just steps away from Little Italy and the waterfront in downtown San Diego.  Residents enjoy spectacular ocean and city views, indoor and outdoor lounge…

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New Client: Pacific Hills Homeowners Association

It’s our privilege to welcome Pacific Hills Homeowners Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Pacific Hills is a community of custom single family homes in the City of Mission Viejo.  This hilltop community commands views from the Pacific Coast to the west and the Saddleback Mountains…

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Addressing Neighbor-to-Neighbor Disputes

Neighbor-to-neighbor disputes are on the rise. These types of homeowner conflicts are typically characterized as governing document violation complaints that are personality conflicts between neighboring homeowners rather than legitimate concerns that impact the Association and its membership more broadly. Refereeing these squabbles can quickly become burdensome and costly for an…

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New Client: Olivecrest Neighborhood Association

It’s our privilege to welcome Olivecrest Neighborhood Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Nestled within the gated Willow Heights masterplanned community in Diamond Bar, Olivecrest offers a limited number of brand new luxury townhomes by Lennar.  Just steps away from their new home at Olivecrest, residents…