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New Client: Auburn Heights Homeowners Association

It’s our privilege to welcome Auburn Heights Homeowners Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Auburn Heights is a new condominium community by D.R. Horton. Located in Anaheim Hills, residents enjoy majestic views of the distant mountains plus the convenience of living just minutes from local shopping,…

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New Client: Elara Neighborhood Association

It’s our privilege to welcome Elara Neighborhood Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Elara is a new community of single family homes by DeNova Homes. Residents enjoy spacious indoor/outdoor living spaces and close proximity to Costa Mesa’s trendsetting retail and lifestyle destinations. Our HOA lawyers and…

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Damage to Party Walls – Who is Responsible?

*Asked & Answered Asked – Our association has two homeowners that have requested the association’s intervention to assist with resolving a dispute that has arose from damage to a shared wall. Should the Board get involved? Does the Association have any responsibility to cover the cost to repair the shared wall?…

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New Client: The Emerald Glen Homeowners’ Association

It’s our privilege to welcome The Emerald Glen Homeowners’ Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Emerald Glen is a traditional townhome-style community located in Fountain Valley. Residents enjoy a pool, spa, greenbelt views and a quiet neighborhood. Our HOA lawyers and staff look forward to working…

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New Client: Manitou Springs Homeowners Association

It’s our privilege to welcome Manitou Springs Homeowners Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Manitou Springs is a collection of single family homes located behind the gates of the Indian Wells Country Club. Residents enjoy three community pools, four bocce courts, and stunning views of the…

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New ‘Community Association Update’ Newsletter – Issue 47

In case you missed it, Issue # 47 of our ‘Community Association Update’ newsletter is available now! Topics covered in this issue include: California Legislature Further Limits a HOA’s Right to Restrict Rentals Political Signs and the Limits Imposed on a HOA’s Ability to Regulate Same SB-908 Signed!  Debt Collection Licensing Act…

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Asbestos Testing Prior to Demolition and Renovation – The Impact of Rule 1403

*Asked & Answered Asked – Our HOA Board of Directors has recently decided to undertake some deferred maintenance projects which require wall renovations, such as re-piping the condominium buildings. Must the Association have an asbestos survey conducted prior to commencing the work? Answered – Yes. The South Coast Air Quality Management…

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SB-908 Signed! Debt Collection Licensing Act

*New Legislation Existing state law provides for the Rosenthal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (the “Rosenthal Act”), California’s state equivalent of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (“FDCPA”). Like the FDCPA, the Rosenthal Act prohibits debt collectors from engaging in specified abusive, unfair, or deceptive practices to collect debts. Violations of…

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New Client: Theory at Innovation Homeowners Association

It’s our privilege to welcome Theory at Innovation Homeowners Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Theory is a collection of 4 new single-level home plans by Shea Homes®, located within the stunning new master plan of Innovation in Fremont. As it grows, it’s planned to include shopping,…

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California Legislature Further Limits a HOA’s Right to Restrict Rentals

*New Legislation On January 1, 2012, Section 1360.2 (now Section 4740) was added to the California Civil Code to limit a HOA’s authority to adopt and enforce certain rental “prohibitions.”  The legislative intent behind the law was the recognition that “the rights of Owners in [a HOA] to rent or…