We are proud to announce that Nazareth Plaza Owners Association has selected Tinnelly Law Group as their association legal counsel. Nazareth Plaza is a 4-story mixed-used building in San Mateo. Commercial and residential units wrap around a secluded interior courtyard filled with lush landscaping, water fountains and waterfalls. Within walking…
*New Case Law The California Civil Code requires community associations (“HOAs”) to levy regular and special assessments as necessary to perform the HOA’s obligations under its governing documents. However, when a homeowner fails to pay those assessments, HOAs are often left with no alternative other than to pursue the owner…
The Tinnelly Law Group has secured a favorable settlement in a breach of contract case for one of our HOA clients located in Newport Beach, California. The Defendant homeowner was refusing to grant the HOA access to the Owner’s condominium unit for the limited purpose of placing a protective safety…
*New Case Law As is a common occurrence for HOA Boards, there is often difficulty in obtaining the HOA members’ consent that is required for taking such actions as amending the HOA’s governing documents or undertaking capital improvements. Failure to obtain the members’ consent–whether it is a result of member…
We are proud to announce that Tetherwind at The Preserve at Chino has selected Tinnelly Law Group as their association legal counsel. Tetherwind is part of the master-planned community, “The Preserve at Chino.” Tetherwind’s residents have access to a wealth of recreation options, including winding trails, acres of parks, a…
*Asked & Answered Asked – My HOA previously sent out an ADR request to a homeowner which was accepted shortly thereafter. The HOA has been attempting to schedule the ADR by providing the homeowner with numerous dates and times that worked for the HOA. However, the homeowner has rejected all…
We are proud to announce that Montelena at Aliso Viejo has selected Tinnelly Law Group as their association legal counsel. Montelena at Aliso Viejo is a 126 unit condominium development in Southern California where residents can relax in their community swimming pool and heated spa. Our HOA Lawyers and staff…
*Asked & Answered Asked – Is there a new sign requirement for pools located in homeowners associations? Answered – Yes. Title 24 of the California Building Code was updated to require new safety signs for public swimming pools. (Association pools are considered public pools.) Two new signs are required for…
We are proud to announce that Paseo at La Floresta has selected Tinnelly Law Group as their association legal counsel. Paseo at La Foresta, in the city of Brea, has a variety of architectural styles set against beautiful natural surroundings. Residents of this 118 unit community are offered a small-town…
We recently blogged about some concerns which have surfaced in the HOA industry regarding the impact of new contractor licensing requirements. AB 2237 was passed in 2012 by the California Legislature to expand on the definition of the “contractors” who must be licensed by the state. That expanded definition includes…