*Unpublished Opinion Volunteer officers and directors of a common interest development (“HOA”) are required to make decisions which often have significant legal and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…
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…
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…
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…
*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…
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…
It’s our privilege to welcome Alta Del Mar Mesa Homeowners Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Alta Del Mar Mesa is a newly constructed neighborhood in the Del Mar Mesa area of San Diego, CA. This affluent and semi-rural residential community consists of 136 single family…
*Asked & Answered Asked – Can a homeowners’ association prohibit owners from smoking within the interior of their units? Answered – The California Legislature has recognized that homeowners associations (“HOAs”) require flexibility in adopting and enforcing “operating rules” governing the use of common areas and “exclusive use” common areas (or “Restricted…
In case you missed it, Issue # 44 of our ‘Community Association Update’ newsletter is available now! Topics covered in this issue include: HOA Assessment Collection During the Pandemic A Member in Our Community Tested Positive for COVID-19 – What Do We Do? Dog Parks: Best Practices for Limiting an HOA’s Liability…
It’s our privilege to welcome Wanis View Estates Homeowners Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Wanis View Estates community of large scale homes located in the city of Oceanside. Situated alongside the San Luis River, residents enjoy easy access to the beach and downtown Oceanside. Our…