*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…
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…
*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…
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…
We are proud to announce that the Villa Hoffman Homeowners Association has selected Tinnelly Law Group as its new legal counsel. Villa Hoffman is the latest homeowners association to join Tinnelly Law Group’s rapidly expanding Bay Area client portfolio. Located in the northern end of San Francisco’s town of Colma,…
*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…
*Asked & Answered Asked – What effects does hiring an unlicensed contractor bear on a HOA? Answered – In accordance with the Contractors State License Board, it is illegal for an unlicensed contractor to perform work on any project that exceeds $500 or more in labor and materials. A Homeowners…
*Asked & Answered Asked – Does a homeowner who abstains from voting in a HOA’s annual election have any impact on the degree to which the HOA satisfies its quorum requirement? Answered – Yes. A member that abstains from voting will still be included in measuring whether a HOA has…
We are proud to announce that The Terrace at Corona Del Mar Homeowners Association has selected Tinnelly Law Group as its corporate counsel. The beautiful Terrace at Corona Del Mar development consists of 100 condominium homes located in the City of Newport Beach. Its residents enjoy ocean front views and…
*New Resource Various laws have been established to protect the rights of disabled individuals, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and the Federal Fair Housing Act (“FFHA”). These laws govern both public and private facilities, and set forth the degree to which an entity, such as a homeowners…