We are proud to announce that on October 1, 2012 the Tinnelly Law group welcomed Sommer Banich as its Director of Marketing & Operations. Ms. Banich will be responsible for crafting and implementing a cohesive marketing plan, as well as creating and implementing operations processes to improve the service the…
*New Case Law The United States Bankruptcy Court in California recently ruled in a case that may impact the terms under which Homeowners Associations (“HOAs”) contract with collections companies to pursue delinquent assessments. In In re Antonio Cisneros, the debtor, Cisneros, owned two properties within the HOA and had fallen…
*New Legislation Homeowners Association (“HOA”) Boards and industry professionals are keenly aware of the financial impact that the economic downturn has had on HOAs throughout California, especially with foreclosures. The difficulty in identifying/contacting the bank who foreclosed on a property, as well as delays in the recording of certain property…
We are proud to announce that Douglas Building Lofts has selected Tinnelly Law Group as its new legal counsel. Located in the City of Los Angeles, Douglas Building Lofts consists of 50 unique, New York style lofts located two blocks away from the Metro Red Line Station. Douglas Building Lofts…
*Asked & Answered Asked – The HOA I manage is considering fencing off a portion of its common area to create a “Dog Park” for the residents to use? Can the HOA do this? Answered – Maybe. However, our attorneys would strongly discourage the HOA from moving forward with the…
We are proud to announce that The Paseos Community Association has selected Tinnelly Law Group as its new corporate counsel. The Paseos is the newest community in Murrieta’s French Valley and has an estimated build out of 122 gorgeous single family homes. This new community is located next to the…
*New Case Law The California Court of Appeal’s recent ruling in a case underscores how crucial it is for HOAs to strictly comply with the Civil Code’s election procedures and requirements. The court in That v. Alders Maintenance Association (2012) applied Civil Code § 1363.09 to hold that a HOA’s…
We are proud to announce that The Oasis Community Association has selected Tinnelly Law Group as its new legal counsel. Located in the City of Menifee, the Oasis is a privately gated, 55+ senior (“active-adult”) community consisting of 1,153 beautiful homes and a myriad of recreational facilities. Its residents enjoy…
The Community Associations Institute (CAI) has just reported that the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) has released revisions to its condominium approval guidelines. In response to recent market and industry pressure, the FHA has determined to modify the existing rules and standards regulating the eligibility of condominiums to acquire FHA financing.…
We are proud to announce that the Foothill-Vineyard Inc. condominium association (aka “Pacific Trails”) has retained Tinnelly Law Group as its new legal counsel. Located in the City of Rancho Cucamonga, the Pacific Trails project will ultimately consist of 92 condominium homes at build out. The community is designed to…