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Can an Association Prohibit Smoking Inside the Units?

*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…

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New ‘Community Association Update’ Newsletter – Issue 44

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…

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New Client: Wanis View Estates Homeowners Association

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…

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HOA Assessment Collection During the Pandemic

*Asked & Answered Asked – Our common area recreational facilities have been shut-down as a result of the pandemic. With this, and with the economic impact of COVID-19, should our HOA be excusing homeowners from having to pay assessments? What about reducing our assessments or changing our policy to not…

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A Member in Our Community Tested Positive for COVID-19 – What Do We Do?

*Asked & Answered Asked –We just found out that two homeowners in a community we manage are infected with COVID-19 and they are currently self-isolating in their Units. What must be done on our end and what information can we disclose to help prevent the spread? Answered – Even if…

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New Client: Tustin Imperial Homeowners Association

It’s our privilege to welcome Tustin Imperial Homeowners Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Tustin Imperial is a townhome-style community located in the city of Tustin.  Residents enjoy a pool, basketball court, tot lot and neatly manicured landscape areas. Our HOA lawyers and staff look forward…

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Managing the Coronavirus – A Discussion of Preliminary Board Concerns

Over the last few business days, our firm has received several calls regarding the Coronavirus (COVID – 19).  We understand the obstacles created by COVID – 19 because successful association governance depends upon engaged community involvement and personal interaction. The purpose of this blog post is to provide a brief…

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Realtors Beware: Your Client’s Country Club Exclusion Can Come Back Around to Bite You

*Unpublished Opinion In January 2016, plaintiffs and appellants, Michael Dubasso and Jenny Dubasso (collectively, the “Dubassos”), purchased a home in the Tradition community (“Tradition”) in La Quinta, California. The Dubassos hired real estate agent Kathleen O-Keefe (“O-Keefe”) and LQR Desert Real Estate, Inc. (“LQR”) as their real estate agent and…