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Navigating the Hidden Risks of Homeowner Security Devices

As security technology becomes less expensive and more accessible to average consumers, homeowners are provided with an exponential increase in available options for exterior security devices. A cursory Amazon search reveals hundreds of such devices including motion sensor lights and home camera offerings that can be accessed remotely from the…

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New ‘Community Association Update’ Newsletter – Issue 40

In case you missed it, Issue # 40 of our ‘Community Association Update’ newsletter is available now! Topics covered in this issue include: U.S. Supreme Court Holds Debt Collection Firms that Solely Practice Non-Judicial Foreclosure Exempt from FDCPA* Association Hazard Insurance Policies Benefit not only the Association but also all…

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Court of Appeal Upholds Pre-Litigation Arbitration Clause

*Unpublished Opinion We recently blogged about the importance of the the plain language of an association’s Declaration when following pre-litigation requirements to a construction defect claim.  On March 18, 2019, the California Court of Appeal ruled that trial courts should not deny a homeowner of his right to submit a case…

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New Client: Walnut Square Homeowners Association

It’s our privilege to welcome Walnut Square Homeowners Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Walnut Square is located in the fabulous central Irvine area, close to fine schools and universities, and only fast freeway minutes from major employment complexes, shopping centers, ocean beaches and marinas –…

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U.S. Supreme Court Holds Debt Collection Firms that Solely Practice Non-Judicial Foreclosure Exempt from FDCPA*

It is no secret that homeowners’ associations (“HOA”) are run and managed through the funds of monthly HOA assessments (“Fees”), and more often than not, HOA’s hire and retain debt collection firms to collect on past due Fees from delinquent members of the community. Sometimes, this leads HOA’s to lose…

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New Client: Vista Del Cielo Owners Association

It’s our privilege to welcome Vista Del Cielo Owners Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Located in Chula Vista, against the breathtaking natural setting of San Miguel Mountain, Vista Del Cielo is a stunning enclave that combines an outstanding location with beautiful residences designed for your…