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TLG Secures Favorable Settlement and Obtains a 100% Attorneys’ Fees Award for HOA Client in Newport Beach

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…

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Equal Access to HOA Media Outlets During Election Campaigns

*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…

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New Client: Tetherwind at the Preserve at Chino

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…

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Swimming Pools: Required Safety Signs

*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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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…

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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…