We are proud to announce that Solera Diamond Valley has selected Tinnelly Law Group as their association legal counsel. Located in Hemet, Solera Diamond Valley will have over 570 units at build out. With mountain views and gently rolling hills, this active adult community gives its residents enough space to…
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Responding to Requests for Accommodation
*New Library Article Civil Code Section 1360 generally requires homeowners associations (“HOA”) to allow a disabled owner to, at the owner’s expense, make modifications to the owner’s units and potentially to the HOA’s common areas in order to accommodate the owner’s disability. When a HOA receives a request for an…
Turning up the Heat on Residential Design Professionals
*New Case Law California’s 1st District Court of Appeal recently ruled that “design professionals” may be liable under both common law and Senate Bill No. 800 (“SB 800”) to third party purchasers for construction defects. In Beacon Residential Community Association v. Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP et al., the defendants…
New Client: Bridgeporte Community Association, Inc.
We are proud to announce that Bridgeporte Community Association, Inc. has selected Tinnelly Law Group as their new legal counsel. Bridgeporte’s 216 condominiums are nestled in a park like setting, surrounded by mature trees and beautiful landscape. Residents have convenient access to the association’s pool, hot tub and clubhouse. Located…
New Client: Alegria at Spanish Walk Homeowners Association
We are proud to announce that Alegria at Spanish Walk Homeowners Association has selected Tinnelly Law Group as its new legal counsel. Located in the city of Palm Desert, Alegria at Spanish Walk is a new community with beautiful Spanish inspired condominiums and townhomes within resort style surroundings. Alegria’s residents…
Legislative & Case Law Update (2013) Now Available!
Our annual “Legislative & Case Law Update” newsletter for the year 2013 is now available in our library! The Legislative & Case Law Update provides an overview of the new legislation and case law impacting California Homeowners Associations (“HOAs”) as we head into 2013. The new legislation includes, among other…
New Client: Solera (Sun City) at Apple Valley Community Assn
We are proud to announce that Solera (Sun City) at Apple Valley Community Association has selected Tinnelly Law Group as its new legal counsel. Located in the city of Apple Valley, Solera was built and thoughtfully planned by Del Webb to provide Solera’s residents with the ultimate active-adult community experience.…
The Basics of AB 805: Overview of Changes in Davis-Stirling Act
*New Library Article AB 805, effective January 1, 2014, will make existing California law pertaining to Homeowners Associations (“HOAs”) more logical and user-friendly. The bill’s primary effect is (1) to renumber and reorganize the Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act (“the Act”), and (2) to make various minor changes to the…
California’s New Fire Prevention “Fee”
Homeowners in California should be expecting a new bill in their mailbox for the calendar year 2011 and onward. The California legislature has passed a controversial new Fire Prevention Fee which will aim to defray the State’s costs for fire prevention services. The new fee–argued by some to be a…
Can a HOA Member Inspect HOA Lease Agreements?
*Asked & Answered Asked – As a HOA member, do I have the right to see a copy of a lease agreement pertaining to a home that was acquired by my HOA through foreclosure of an assessment lien? Answered – Yes, you may request to see a copy of the…