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 The recent, unpublished opinion…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…
*Asked & Answered
*Asked & Answered Asked – Is it true that the law requires an Association to send notifications and communications to the homeowners via USPS only? Answered – No. An Association’s governing documents may require that certain types of communications with homeowners be sent via USPS. However, in the event that…
TINNELLY LAW GROUP is proud to announce it’s newest member of the team: Kai MacDonald, Esq. Mr. MacDonald received his undergraduate education at the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he double majored in Philosophy and Law & Society. He received his Juris Doctorate from the University of San Diego,…