*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…
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New Client: The Whelan Ranch Condominium Community Association
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…
Political Signs and the Limits Imposed on a HOA’s Ability to Regulate Same
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…
Insurance Coverage Denied & Bad Faith Claims
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…
New Client: Menifee Hills Community Association
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…
New Client: Chelsea Park Owners Association
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.…
Planning for the Unexpected: Force Majeure
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…
Your County is Off the COVID-19 Monitoring List…But Don’t Open the HOA Gym Just Yet!
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…
New Client: Bermuda Dunes Community Association
It’s our privilege to welcome Bermuda Dunes Community Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Bermuda Dunes is comprised of 1,200 homes in a guard-gated community, with the majority of homes located adjacent to the well known Bermuda Dunes Country Club golf course. Our HOA lawyers and…
New Client: Camberly Place Community Association
It’s our privilege to welcome Camberly Place Community Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Camberly Place is a new community of single family homes developed by KB Home in the city of Winchester. Residents enjoy a nearby baseball field, walking trails and basketball courts at Washington…