As HOA industry professionals, there are many positive aspects to our occupation. We work with a diverse group of people, take fulfillment from helping volunteer boards, and are happy when we solve problems through creativity. Unfortunately, there are situations that can become difficult. Most association managers (“Manager”) have had some…
We are proud to announce that Spyglass Hill Community Association has selected Tinnelly Law Group as their associations’ legal counsel. Spyglass Hill is a custom home community situated on a hill in Corona del Mar. Residents enjoy panoramic views of Newport Harbor, Catalina Island, and the Newport Beach coastline. Our…
We are proud to announce that Mission Trails Collection Community Corporation has selected Tinnelly Law Group as their associations’ legal counsel. Mission Trails Collection is a new condominium community by City Ventures. Located in Santee, residents will enjoy solar-powered townhomes, smart heating and cooling systems, homes pre-wired for electric vehicle…
*Unpublished Opinion Homeowners Association (“HOA”) Boards of Directors and management professionals often encounter disputes with homeowners as to who has the right to use common areas parking spaces within a condominium development. Homeowners often believe that such spaces are part of their separately owned units (their separate property or “separate…
We are proud to announce that Rancho Tesoro Community Association has selected Tinnelly Law Group as their associations’ legal counsel. Rancho Tesoro is a new master-planned community by Brookfield Residential. Located in San Marcos, residents will enjoy a resort-style pool area, playground, BBQ pavilion, trails, and three private parks. Our…
We are proud to announce that Buena Vida Maintenance Corporation has selected Tinnelly Law Group as their associations’ legal counsel. Buena Vida is a new active adult community by Del Webb. Located in Brea, residents will enjoy a clubhouse, fitness center, lounge, ballroom, catering kitchen, sparkling pool, spa and patio.…
*New Case Law The issue of short-term rentals (or “vacation rentals”) is becoming increasingly significant for homeowners associations (“HOAs”). The concerns and problems that arise from having revolving groups of vacation renters in HOAs are well-documented, such as the fact that vacation renters are often “less careful in using the common…
We are proud to announce that Cielo Homeowners Association has selected Tinnelly Law Group as their associations’ legal counsel. Located in Rancho Santa Fe, Cielo inhabits one of the highest vantage points with elevations reaching over 1,450 feet. Many of the luxurious custom built homes and home sites have fabulous views of…
We are proud to announce that Primrose at Beacon Park Neighborhood Association has selected Tinnelly Law Group as their associations’ legal counsel. Primrose at Beacon Park is a new courtyard condominium community by D.R. Horton. Located in Irvine, residents will enjoy a community park and pool. Our HOA attorneys and staff…
The California Solar Rights Act (“Act”), found at Civil Code §§ 714 and 714.1, provides certain protections for homeowners seeking to install Solar Energy Systems (i.e., solar panels) on their properties (“Systems”). The intent of the Act was to prevent associations from broadly banning Systems for aesthetic reasons—whether through an…