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Swallows Nests are Protected by the Migratory Bird Act

*Asked & Answered Asked – I’m receiving calls regarding swallows nests. Folks want them removed. Pest control is reminding everyone they are protected and removing is punishable by law. We are in high time for swallow activity! Is there anything our HOA can do to address this issue? Answered –…

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New Client: Heirloom Community Association

We are proud to announce that Heirloom Community Association has selected Tinnelly Law Group as their associations’ legal counsel. Heirloom is a brand new townhome community by The New Home Company.  Heirloom at The Cannery presents an extraordinary opportunity to reside in California’s first farm-to-table new home community. Heirloom received the prestigious…

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Governor Brown Declares the End of the Drought

On April 7, 2017, Governor Brown signed Executive Order B-40-17, ending the drought state of emergency in most of California.  Drought restrictions will remain in effect in Fresno, Kings, Tulare, and Tuolomne counties, which continue to face drinking water shortages and diminished groundwater supplies.  The new Executive Order rescinds the emergency proclamations…

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New Client: Tres Vistas Homeowners’ Association, Inc.

We are proud to announce that Tres Vistas Homeowners’ Association, Inc. has selected Tinnelly Law Group as their associations’ legal counsel. The Tres Vistas community surrounds Lake Mission Viejo with 64 custom built homes within the gates of this gorgeous location. Residents enjoy lakefront resort style living with beautifully maintained grounds…

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Access to HOA Membership List Must be for a Proper Purpose

*New Case Law As part of the ongoing management of a homeowners association (“HOA”), the HOA is obligated to prepare and maintain certain “association records,” most of which must be made available for inspection by the HOA’s members. However, the right to inspect and copy certain association records is not…

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New Client: San Lorenzo Village Homes Association

We are proud to announce that San Lorenzo Village Homes Association has selected Tinnelly Law Group as their associations’ legal counsel. Situated just east of San Francisco, San Lorenzo is an appealing, family focused community consisting of 5714 single-family homes covering 2.8 square miles.  Built in 1944, San Lorenzo is one of…

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Pre-Lien Demands and FDCPA Concerns

*New Case Law Recovering delinquent assessment debt is one of the more complicated issues that homeowners associations (“HOAs”) face. Fortunately, the Civil Code grants HOAs with significant remedies to recover delinquent assessment debt, including the ability to record assessment liens and to ultimately enforce those liens through foreclosure. However, HOA…

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New Client: Regency Villas Association of San Diego

We are proud to announce that Regency Villas Association of San Diego has selected Tinnelly Law Group as their associations’ legal counsel. Regency Villas is an active adult community for seniors 62 and older in the University City area of San Diego. The community is ideally located within walking distance of shopping and restaurants,…

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New Client: South Peak Community Association

We are proud to announce that South Peak Community Association has selected Tinnelly Law Group as their associations’ legal counsel. South Peak is a guard gated community that features some of the largest custom homes in Laguna Niguel.  Located adjacent to the Salt Creek corridor nature trail, residents enjoy city lights, ocean, canyon,…