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Resolving Conflicts of Law Related to Recall Election Timelines in the Wake of SB 323

Recall elections of individual Board members or of the entire Board are a source of great contention, divide and added expense for HOA’s. Prior to the passage of SB 323, which took effect January 1, 2020, recall petitions and elections were already complicated. To add to this complexity, since SB…

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New ‘Community Association Update’ Newsletter – Issue 49

In case you missed it, Issue # 49 of our ‘Community Association Update’ newsletter is available now! Topics covered in this issue include: Re-Opening HOA Facilities on an Honor System Addressing Neighbor-to-Neighbor Disputes Property Damage Claim and General Liability Coverage/Denial Request for Installation of Accessory Dwelling Units The Importance of Well-Drafted Short-Term…

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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*Unpublished Opinion Short term rentals (“STRs”), which are generally defined as rentals for periods of thirty days or less, are lucrative investments that have withstood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…