It’s our privilege to welcome The Oaks at Lake Forest Homeowners Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. The Oaks is a beautiful tree-lined community located within the Lake Forest II Master Association. Of the many benefits to living within the Lake Forest II Master Association is…
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Overzealous Board Members: Understanding the Scope of the Board’s Authority to Enforce the Governing Documents
Homeowners associations (“HOAs”) are governed by a group of volunteer members known as a “Board of Directors” (“Board”). Their primary responsibilities include: (1) managing the common areas, (2) managing the HOA’s finances, (3) setting policies to assist in the operation of the HOA, and (4) enforcing those policies along with…
Annual HOA Legislative & Case Law Update (2020)
In case you missed it, Issue # 43 of our ‘Community Association Update’ newsletter is available now! Topics covered in this issue include: SB 323 – Elections AB 670 – Accessory Dwelling Units SB 326 – Balcony Inspections & Builder Defect Actions SB 234 – Family Day Care Homes SB 652…
New Client: Park West Association
It’s our privilege to welcome Park West Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Park West is a high-rise condominium community located in the Bankers Hill area of San Diego. Residents enjoy a community rooftop deck with fabulous views of the ocean and Balboa Park. Our HOA…
Limitation on HOA Tort Liability for Failure to Uphold Maintenance Obligations
*New Case Law One of the primary purposes for which a homeowners’ association (“HOA”) is formed is to maintain and repair the HOA’s common areas, as well as any other areas designated within the HOA’s recorded Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (“CC&Rs”) (i.e., HOA Maintenance Areas). Faithfully executing the…
New Client: Lake Forest No II Homeowners Association
It’s our privilege to welcome Lake Forest No II Homeowners Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Lake Forest II is a planned community of 3,436 homes located in the city of Lake Forest. Residents enjoy a 36-acre lake, Sun & Sail Club, Fitness Center, Adult Lounge,…
Dog Parks: Best Practices for Limiting an HOA’s Liability Exposure
One of the many benefits of living in a homeowners association (“HOA”) is the amenities provided to its residents. Common amenities include recreational rooms, pools, and fitness facilities. One amenity gaining in popularity is designated for the community’s canine companions: dog parks. Dog parks provide dogs with a designated off-leash…
New Client: Hidden Crest Homeowners Association
It’s our privilege to welcome Hidden Crest Homeowners Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Hidden Crest Homeowners Association is a community consisting of single family homes. This association has beautiful homes with tree-lined streets and plenty of sidewalks throughout the community. Set against the foothills of…
New Client: Turtle Rock Ridge Association
It’s our privilege to welcome Turtle Rock Ridge Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Turtle Rock Ridge is a condominium community in Irvine with views of Shady Canyon and the Strawberry Farms golf course. Residents enjoy two community pools, spa, walking trails, parks, and tennis courts.…
Incur a Cost of $10,000 to Collect…a $2,000 Debt?
*Asked and Answered Asked – We have several members in our community that are failing to pay their monthly HOA dues and have run through several debt collection firms in an attempt to collect on these accounts. The firms we have used continuously promised us to collect the delinquency and…