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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…

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Homeowners Association Risk in Hiring Unlicensed Contractors

*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…

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HOA Accommodations for Disabled Residents

*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…

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HOA Obligation to Combat Nuisances?

*Asked & Answered Asked – In response to a complaint by a homeowner that her noisy neighbor is causing a nuisance, is her homeowners association obligated to take legal action to remedy the problem? Answered – Maybe. A homeowners association’s (HOA’s) governing documents often contain use restrictions which prohibit homeowners…

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New Client: Aventura Homeowners Association

We are proud to announce that the Aventura Homeowners Association has selected Tinnelly Law Group as its legal counsel. Located in the City of Irvine, California, the Aventura condominium project consists of 167 beautiful condominiums built by California Pacific Homes. Its residents enjoy fantastic amenities such as a community pool,…

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Rogue Directors: Battling Bad Behavior

*New Resource Serving as a Director on your HOA’s Board can be a frustrating and thankless job. Raising assessments, enforcing the governing documents, and taking other potentially unpopular actions can lead to disputes and charged emotions. Despite that fact, Directors, as representatives of the Homeowners Association, must conduct themselves in…