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Fining Homeowners for not Completing HOA Surveys?

*Asked & Answered Asked – May our HOA impose fines on homeowners who fail to complete HOA surveys? Answered – Probably not. In general, a homeowners association (HOA) does have the authority to impose reasonable fines to deter violations of the HOA’s governing documents, as well as any rules and…

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HOA Board Member Access to Homeowner Mailboxes?

*Asked & Answered Asked – Does our HOA Board President have the right to access our locked mailboxes in order to put a name card on the box? Answered – No. There are no Federal statutory provisions specifically addressing this situation; however, no one except the homeowner or the postal…

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HOA Hosted Public Events: ADA Compliance Required?

*Asked & Answered Asked – Does hosting a public bingo game at our association’s clubhouse expose the association to any liability under the Americans with Disabilities Act? Answered -Yes, a homeowners association (“HOA”) that hosts public events at its facilities will need to comply with the rules and regulations of…

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New Client: Canyon View Condominium Owners Association

We are proud to announce that the Canyon View Condominium Owners Association has selected Tinnelly Law Group as its new corporate counsel. Tucked away in the beautiful and peaceful Trabuco Canyon, the Canyon View Condominium Owners Association consists of 225 condominium homes located within walking distance of the Limestone Canyon…

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Committees: Delegating Board Authority to Achieve Efficiency

*New Resource The 2012 amendments to the “Common Interest Development Open Meeting Act” have made it significantly more difficult for Boards to manage the affairs of their HOAs in a quick and efficient manner. Those amendments, as discussed in our previous resource,”Senate Bill 563: Boards and their Business,” made significant…

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TLG Accolades: Laguna Niguel HOA Tackling Community-Wide Pipe Failures

Some condominium projects are unfortunately experiencing substantial, community-wide pipe leaks and failures due to substandard piping products used in development. In dealing with that very situation, one of TLG’s homeowners association clients, located in the City of Laguna Niguel, encountered various legal and financial issues. We are humbled by the…

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Protecting HOA Members’ Easement Rights in Disputes with Developers

*New Case Law Homeowners Association (HOA) developers often reserve certain easement rights for the benefit of the HOA’s members. Such easement rights typically extend over common areas but may also extend to adjoining properties which are not included within the actual HOA development. When those easement rights are threatened or…