*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 The recent, unpublished opinion…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,…
*New Case Law More and more homeowners are seeking to utilize the cost-savings and environmental benefits that solar energy systems provide. However, the way in which a homeowner may obtain cheaper and “greener” energy should be balanced against the need for a Homeowners Association (“HOA”) to ensure that such systems…
The additional burdens that renters impose can be substantial for many common interest developments–especially those developments designed as “recreational communities.” Renters who lack a sense of investment in the community or who are unfamiliar with its operational structure can place greater strain on the community’s management and maintenance resources. This…
Our “2012 Legislative & Case Law Update” newsletter is now available in our library! The 2012 Legislative & Case Law Update provides an overview of the new legislation impacting California Homeowners Associations (“HOAs”) and the community association industry professionals who service them. The new legislation includes, among other things, bills…
*Asked & Answered Asked – Our Board wants to grant homeowners exclusive use of our Association’s common area storage closets and also charge a fee to such homeowners wanting exclusive use. May they do this without membership approval? Answered – Probably not. Civil Code § 1363.07 substantially restricts an Association’s…