*New Legislation Senate Bill 326 (“SB 326”) was recently enacted by the California Legislature and will take effect January 1, 2020. The bill accomplishes 3 main objectives: 1) it requires associations to conduct mandatory inspections for exterior elevated elements, such as decks, balconies, and walkways; 2) it invalidates and prohibits…
It’s our privilege to welcome Flora and Strata Neighborhood Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Flora and Strata is a brand new condominium community by Shea Homes and Brookfield Residential. Located in the master planned community of The Village of Escaya in Chula Vista, residents enjoy…
*New Case Law The California Court of Appeal recently ruled on the case of Eisen v. Tavangarian (2019) 36 Cal.App.5th 626, which involved a view protection dispute between neighbors. The Plaintiff Homeowners sued the Defendant Homeowners and alleged that Defendants’ remodeling violated several provisions of the HOA’s CC&Rs. First, Plaintiffs…
*Asked & Answered Asked – Our Association is seeking legal guidance regarding children playing in the common areas and driveways. Several homeowners have complained about the number of children playing without supervision. Drivers report their concern for the children’s safety as there have been several reports of children almost hurt. The Board would…
It’s our privilege to welcome Victory Homeowners Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Victory is a brand new community of single family homes by Shea Homes. Located in the master planned community of Bay Meadows in San Mateo, residents enjoy over 18 acres of open space,…
It’s our privilege to welcome Princess Court Homeowners Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Princess Court is a midrise condominium community located in downtown Long Beach. Residents enjoy rooftop barbecues and city lights views. Our HOA lawyers and staff look forward to working with Princess Court’s…
*Asked & Answered Asked – We are trying to obtain a loan to conduct much needed, overdue (albeit non-life threatening) repairs and remediation work within the Association. However, the CC&Rs requires us to obtain a 75% vote by the First Mortgagees (i.e., institutional lenders) to obtain the loan because it…
It’s our privilege to welcome Perch Homeowners Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Perch by Trumark Homes is a brand new condominium community located in Chula Vista. Residents enjoy rooftop decks, nearby shops, restaurants and easy BART access. Our HOA lawyers and staff look forward to…
It’s our privilege to welcome Vista Mar Collection Community Corporation to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Vista Mar Collection is a community of solar-powered condominiums in Chula Vista. Residents enjoy a resort-inspired pool, fire pit, and views of the San Diego Bay. Our HOA lawyers and staff…
Our industry depends on a close network of skilled industry professionals who are dependable and responsive. Emergencies are common, particularly in condominium developments where breaks in shared or common water lines can lead to disaster. Quick action by association vendors can extinguish the root cause of the emergency and potentially…