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THOU SHALT NOT REMOVE THE MEZUZAH: California Legislature Enacts SB 652 to Protect Displays of Religious Items on Doors and Doorframes

*New Legislation On July 30, 2019, SB 652 was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsome in response to several incidents in which a homeowner’s association (HOA) asked a resident to remove a mezuzah from their unit’s entry door or doorframe.  A mezuzah is a small scroll that is affixed…

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New Client: The Bay Collection Homeowners Association

It’s our privilege to welcome The Bay Collection Homeowners Association, Inc. to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. The Bay Collection is a community of single family homes in Carlsbad.  Residents enjoy large lots, ocean and sunset views, and close proximity to the beach. Our HOA lawyers and…

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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*Unpublished Opinion We recently blogged about the importance of the the plain language of an association’s Declaration when following pre-litigation requirements to a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 –…