*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…
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New Client: Paseo at La Floresta
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…
SB 822 to Clarify Contractor Licensing Reqs. for HOA Managers
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…
New Client: Windwards Homeowners Association
We are proud to announce that Windwards Homeowners Assocation has selected Tinnelly Law Group as their association legal counsel. This beautiful condominium community has 187 units. It’s location close to Aliso Viejo Town Center provides residents with a taste of urban life, while it’s proximity to Aliso and Wood Canyon…
HOA Restrictions on Companion and Service Animals
*Asked & Answered Asked – Our high-rise condominium association does not allow dogs weighing over 40 pounds, but we have an owner that has requested an exception for her “companion” dog that is a 70 pound Golden Retriever. Does our HOA have to allow the homeowner to have her companion…
New Client: Marbella Property Owners Association
We are proud to announce that the Marbella Property Owners Association has selected Tinnelly Law Group as their association legal counsel. Located in San Juan Capistrano, this gorgeous gated community offers stunning custom homes, and members-only golf, tennis and recreational facilities. In addition to the award-winning championship golf course, residents…
AB 2237: Contractor Licensing Law & Its Impact on HOA Managers
*New Legislation AB 2237 was passed in 2012 by the California Legislature to expand the legal requirements for the “contractors” who are required to have a General Contractor’s “B” license from the State of California. The “contractors” who must be licensed are defined in Cal. Business and Professions Code Section…
New Client: Willmore Condominium Association
We are proud to announce that Willmore Condominium Association has selected Tinnelly Law Group as their association legal counsel. This beautiful 11-story building is an Italian Renaissance Revival, designed by the same architects that designed the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, and is a Historical Landmark Property. Residents of the building enjoy…
Association Reserve Accounts and Reserve Studies
*New Library Article “Always be prepared.” That simple phrase sums up the importance of funding and properly maintaining a reserve account. Accidents and surprise maintenance issues will inevitably pop up. When they do, the HOA that has been properly funding and managing its reserve account will be prepared to do…
TLG Accolades – April 2013
We are privileged for the opportunities we have to build relationships with our HOA clients throughout the state of California. We are humbled when board members take the time to express their appreciation for the work we provide to their communities: “Thanks, and you have provided top notch services.” (Board…