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New Client: Stone Harbor – Bridgeport Homeowners Association

It’s our privilege to welcome Stone Harbor – Bridgeport Homeowners Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Stone Harbor – Bridgeport is a community of custom single family homes located in the city of Riverside.  Residents enjoy large lots in a beautiful park-like setting. Our HOA lawyers…

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New ‘Community Association Update’ Newsletter – Issue 39

In case you missed it, Issue # 39 of our ‘Community Association Update’ newsletter is available now! Topics covered in this issue include: Workplace harassment in a HOA environment Voter apathy is not a required showing in a petition to reduce CC&R amendment approval requirements Architectural variances binding on future…

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Recent California Court of Appeals Ruling Demonstrates Broad Reach of Ban on Nuisances

*Unpublished Opinion The Court of Appeals recently rendered an unpublished opinion in  Harbour Island Condominium Owners Association, Inc. v. Alexander (2019), which provides some clarity regarding a tenant’s right to attend board meetings and the ban on noxious activities within the community. The Harbour Island Condominium Owners Association (“HOA”) sought…

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New Client: Lexington Community Association

It’s our privilege to welcome Lexington Community Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Lexington is a community of new single family homes in Escondido by KB Homes.  These spacious 10,000 square-foot+ homesites are surrounded by rolling hills and offer easy access to nearby parks and recreation.…

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Workplace Harassment in a HOA Environment

*New Library Article! Workplace harassment and hostile work environments are nothing new for management professionals.  Emotionally charged conversations can become uncomfortable and antagonistic for many managers.  Unfortunately, such dialogue frequently crosses the line from demanding direction to demeaning personal attacks. Previously, employer liability for employee claims based on nonemployee conduct…

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Voter Apathy Not a Required Showing in a Petition to Reduce Percentage of Affirmative Votes Required to Amend CC&Rs

Amending a HOA’s Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (“CC&Rs”) can be a challenging endeavor. This is true, in large part, to the onerous approval requirements imposed by the CC&Rs themselves. Indeed, many CC&Rs require a super-majority (i.e., 67% or more) of the HOA’s members to approve an amendment. Such…

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New Client: East Garrison Community Association

It’s our privilege to welcome East Garrison Community Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. East Garrison is a master planned community located on the land formerly known as Fort Or, East Garrison.  Its 244 acres include distinct neighborhoods of new homes within easy strolling distance of a…

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New Client: Costa Viva Homeowners Association

It’s our privilege to welcome Costa Viva Homeowners Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Costa Viva is a condominium community located just minutes to Mission Bay in the Clairemont Mesa region of San Diego. Residents enjoy bay views, amazing amenities, and a peaceful neighborhood. Our HOA…