It’s our privilege to welcome Colorado Commons Maintenance Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Colorado Commons is a new condominium community by Barker Pacific Group. Located in Old Town Monrovia, residents enjoy leisurely strolls to nearby restaurants, shopping, farmers markets, and concerts in the park. Our HOA…
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Branches Decision Overturned as it Violates Public Policy
*New Case Law In the case of Aldea Dos Vientos v. CalAtlantic Group, Inc., the Second District Court of Appeals overruled the Fourth District’s previous holding in Branches Neighborhood Corp. v. CalAtlantic Group, Inc. The Branches case found that homeowners associations forfeit their rights to pursue construction defect claims unless…
New Client: Mission Lane Owners Association
It’s our privilege to welcome Mission Lane Owners Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Mission Lane is a master-planned community located in the beach community of Oceanside and features new detached single-family, villas and townhomes by Beazer Homes. Residents enjoy the recreation area with a pool,…
New Client: The Masters Collection at Eastlake Greens Homeowners Association
It’s our privilege to welcome The Masters Collection at Eastlake Greens Homeowners Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. The Masters Collection is a condominium community located in Chula Vista. Residents enjoy the community pool and close proximity to the lake, park, Otay Ranch Town Center shopping,…
The Rule of Judicial Deference: Protecting HOA Decisions Based on Reasonable Investigation and Made in Good Faith.
*Unpublished Opinion Volunteer officers and directors of a common interest development (“HOA”) are required to make decisions which often have significant legal and financial implications for the HOA and its membership. Because they are unpaid volunteers, officers and directors are afforded certain protections against personal liability similar to those afforded…
Thinking about when to open Common Area Amenities? A Blue-Print to a Successful Re-opening
Community associations across the state are wrestling with the idea of opening common area facilities after closure due to COVID-19. Residents are becoming increasingly restless under the state’s stay-at-home order; naturally, they desire to use their community association’s recreational amenities (“Amenities”). “When can we use the pool? When will the…
New Client: Lakeshore Community Association
It’s our privilege to welcome Lakeshore Community Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Lakeshore is a brand new development of single family homes by KB Home in the San Carlos area of San Diego. Residents enjoy the community’s proximity to several local points of interest in…
New Client: Cypress Villas Chino Community Association
It’s our privilege to welcome Cypress Villas Chino Community Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Cypress Villas Chino is a brand new development of single family homes by Frontier Communities. Residents enjoy close proximity to Chino Town Square, Chino Promenade and Chino Valley Medical Center, with…
How Quickly Must HOAs Bring Suit Against Homeowners for Violations of the Governing Documents?
*Asked & Answered Asked– Is the Board of Directors required to bring legal action, within a certain timeframe, against a homeowner, who is violating the association’s governing documents? Answered – In most circumstances, the association has five (5) years to bring legal action against violating homeowners pursuant to the Statute…
New Client: The Boulevard Collection Community Corporation
It’s our privilege to welcome The Boulevard Collection Community Corporation to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Located in Bellflower’s energetic downtown area, The Boulevard is a new community of solar-powered townhomes that perfectly combines the urban sophistication of Bellflower and a hometown comfort that makes you excited…