*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…
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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…
New Client: Alta Del Mar Mesa Homeowners Association
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…