*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…
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,…
*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…
It’s our privilege to welcome The Whelan Ranch Condominium Community Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Whelan Ranch is condo community located near Camp Pendleton and the Oceanside Golf Course in Oceanside. Residents enjoy a pool, clubhouse, two playgrounds, parklike views, hiking trails, and a quiet…
As we draw near to the 2020 election, many residents living in HOAs have decided to install yard signs and other displays for their chosen candidate or cause. Many of these “noncommercial” signs have sparked fury in those who oppose such views, calling upon the Board of Directors to have…
Community associations buy insurance to obtain coverage in the case it becomes necessary. The reality is pre-litigation costs are expensive, ranging anywhere from a few thousand to tens of thousands of dollars. Litigation itself can be even more and this is not including any estimated fees for an appeal. No…
It’s our privilege to welcome Menifee Hills Community Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Located in the Temecula Valley, Menifee Hills is a Lennar product featuring two collections of homes offering spacious designs and mountain views. Amenities include parks and trails throughout the community. Residents can…
It’s our privilege to welcome Chelsea Park Owners Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Chelsea Park is located in the heart of Mission Dolores District of San Francisco. Residents enjoy a short walk to the Castro, Valencia Corridor, Dolores Park, award-winning restaurants and all neighborhood conveniences.…
If 2020 has taught us anything, it is to expect the unexpected. California community associations base their successful and continuing operations on careful planning and budgeting, but Associations must also plan for the unexpected. To that end, association vendor contracts should be drafted to ensure they afford adequate protections for…
California homeowners associations started reopening community gyms when the State of California began easing restrictions imposed by the initial COVID-19 stay-home orders from March 2020 according to stages of a reopening roadmap. Thereafter, COVID-19 cases across the state began to spike, causing the state to issue renewed restrictions as set…