We have previously blogged about Federal Housing Administration (FHA) certification for condominium associations. Recently, the California legislature proposed AB 596 (Daly), which would add a separate document to the Annual Budget Package disclosing whether the condominium association is FHA approved. This bill would also require a second document disclosing whether…
We are proud to announce that Avelina Homeowners Association has selected Tinnelly Law Group as their associations’ legal counsel. Avelina is a brand new single family detached home community in the city of Perris being developed by Pulte Homes. The community features five versatile floor plans ranging from 1,959 to…
*New Case Law In the landmark case of Lamden v. La Jolla Shores Clubdominium Homeowners Assn. (1999) 21 Cal.4th 249 (“Lamden“), the California Supreme Court established what is known as the “Rule of Judicial Deference” or “Lamden Rule” that, in sum, requires courts to defer to decisions made by a…
We are proud to announce that Coronado at Aliso Viejo Homeowners Association has selected Tinnelly Law Group as their association’s legal counsel. Coronado was built in 1994 by Lohn Laing Homes in the City of Aliso Viejo, which is known for its rolling hills, low crime, clean air, and close…
*New Case Law Litigation can be a time consuming and costly endeavor. These two factors typically weigh heavily against filing a lawsuit, especially where there is no ability for the party prevailing in the lawsuit to recover its attorney’s fees and costs. By default, the “American Rule” with respect to…
We are proud to announce that Spanish Walk Community Association has selected Tinnelly Law Group as their associations’ legal counsel. Spanish Walk is a gated, master planned community with condominiums and single family homes. The community amenities include two pools and spas, fitness center, playground areas, billiard room, beautifully designed…
*New Regulations The prolonged period of drought in California has resulted in numerous regulatory and legislative changes aimed at addressing the water shortage (i.e., legislation regarding low-water using plants and watering during droughts). On March 17, 2015, the State Water Resources Control Board adopted an expanded emergency regulation to safeguard…
We are proud to announce that Cariz Homeowners Association has selected Tinnelly Law Group as their associations’ legal counsel. Cariz is a brand new community in the Village of Portola Springs in the City of Irvine. Spanish and Santa Barbara architecture create timeless curb appeal at Cariz by TRI Pointe…
*New Case Law Homeowners within condominium developments are typically granted broad authority in making improvements to the interior of their respective Units that do not require modification of association common area. However, because of the way in which condominium projects are built, certain improvements made within a Unit may ultimately…
We are proud to announce that Discovery at Cortez Hill Homeowners Association has selected Tinnelly Law Group as their associations’ legal counsel. Discovery is a luxury high-rise perched at the top of the Cortez Hill neighborhood. It features a three-level parking structure, a business office with fax and computers for…