TLG Attorney and UCLA School of Law alum, Steven J. Tinnelly, Esq., was invited by the UCLA School of Law to judge the preliminary rounds of UCLA’s Eighth Annual Williams Institute Moot Court Competition. The Williams Institute hosts the only national moot court competition dedicated to the areas of sexual…
In November of last year we discussed the introduction of Senate Bill 209 (SB 209), in our post entitled, “Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Your Community?” SB 209 as singed into law could be interpreted to broadly require that homeowners associations (Associations) allow electric vehicle (EV) charging stations on common…
We are proud to announce that the Versailles Owners Association has selected Tinnelly Law Group as its corporate counsel. Located in the City of Long Beach, the Versailles mid-rise building consists of 86 gorgeous executive condominiums centrally located between downtown Long Beach and the Belmont Shore community. The Versailles condominiums…
One of the primary purposes of a Homeowners Association (HOA) is to manage and maintain the common areas within a development. Although the specific responsibilities assigned to a HOA may vary greatly depending on the terms of their governing documents, the HOA generally has a duty to act diligently and…
TLG Attorney Kai MacDonald participated in the “SoCal #1 Tough Mudder” event on Februrary 25, 2012 benefiting the Wounded Warrior Project. Tough Mudder events are “hardcore 10-12 mile obstacle courses designed by British Special Forces to test participants’ all around strength, stamina, mental grit, and camaraderie.” After successfully navigating 20ft.…
We are proud to announce that the Burbank Hill Community Association has selected Tinnelly Law Group as its corporate counsel. Located in the City of Burbank, Burbank Hill consists of 127 ultra luxury homes built by Lennar Homes of California, Inc. The homes are nestled in the hillside above Brace…
*New Case Law It is easy to understand how Homeowners Associations (HOAs) have standing to initiate legal action for enforcement of their governing documents or for damage to the HOA’s common areas. However, under what circumstances may a HOA bring a lawsuit on behalf of its members for claims that…
*New Resource Community associations (“associations”) often deal with owners overburdened by debt and unable to pay their assessments. These owners may file for bankruptcy to seek financial relief. How does this affect an association? What must an association be aware of? How can an association protect its interests? This blog…
Owners often question whether they can enforce their HOA’s CC&Rs on neighboring owners in the event that their HOA is either unwilling or unable to do so. Owners also question whether they can recover any attorney’s fees that they expend in bringing such an enforcement action. The recent, unpublished opinion…
*New Resource Video surveillance cameras are now being installed almost everywhere, so why not in your homeowners association (HOA)? When used properly surveillance cameras can provide additional security, a greater sense of safety and a deterrent to would be criminals. Yet several questions and considerations are often raised with respect…