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Combatting Unlawful Harassment with Restraining Orders

Board Members are tasked with the difficult job of enforcing the Association’s rules and regulations against non-compliant Members. Unfortunately, this often creates tension between Board Members and Members. In some circumstances, this tension turns into unlawful harassment. When this occurs, Board Members should consider the available legal remedies provided under…

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What the Cluck? Addressing Backyard Chickens in HOA’s

It is becoming increasingly popular to raise chickens in suburban and even in urban areas. Chickens offer a continuous source of fresh eggs and arguably help with pest control. Conversely, chickens can be loud, messy, attract coyotes, and arguably are best suited for rural, country life. Because many municipalities have…

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New Client: Harbour Pacific Homeowners Association

It’s our privilege to welcome Harbour Pacific Homeowners Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Harbour Pacific is located just steps from Sunset Beach and the harbor boardwalk in Huntington Beach.  Residents enjoy a community pool, two spas, a sand volleyball court, and shared boat slip. Our…

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The Impact of a Homeowner Filing Bankruptcy and Receiving a Discharge on Assessment Collection

*Asked & Answered Asked – Our HOA Board of Directors has been advised that a homeowner who is delinquent in their payment of assessments has filed bankruptcy. If the homeowner obtains a bankruptcy discharge does the HOA have to write off the delinquent account as a bad debt? Answered – Not necessarily.…

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New Client: Greenhills Master Association

It’s our privilege to welcome Greenhills Master Association to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Greenhills is a master-planned community located in Chowchilla.  It is a gated community containing approximately 10 different neighborhoods with varying architectural styles, lot sizes, home sizes, and amenities.  The Pheasant Run golf course…

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New Client: Corona Highlands Property Owners Association, Inc.

It’s our privilege to welcome Corona Highlands Property Owners Association, Inc. to Tinnelly Law Group’s growing family of HOA clients. Corona Highlands homes are located in Corona Del Mar.  Residents enjoy private beach access gates, nearby trails through Crystal Cove, and a 10-minute walk to Corona Del Mar’s downtown village.…

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How to Determine Whether Compliance Fines are Reasonable

*Asked and Answered Asked – How long should homeowners associations levy compliance fines against non-compliant Members before transferring the files to legal counsel? Answered – Monetary penalties (also known as “fines”) should be levied against non-compliant homeowners so long as the purpose of the fines is to deter the homeowners’ unwanted behavior…