Tinnelly Law

EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, hosts Steve Tinnelly and Ramona Acosta are joined by Tim Mahar and Michael Kushner for a conversation about HOA disputes and the issues that can lead to conflict between homeowners and their associations. The discussion explores common disputes involving architectural changes, rule enforcement, maintenance responsibilities, financial disagreements, and the chal...

EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, hosts Steve Tinnelly and Ramona Acosta sit down with Gabe Ponce and Ryan McManus to discuss AB 1572 and California’s restrictions on the use of potable water to irrigate nonfunctional turf. The conversation explores what these requirements mean for homeowners associations, including common area landscaping, recycled water, compliance, enforcement, and how board...

EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, hosts Steve Tinnelly and Ramona Acosta sit down with Corey Todd to discuss the growing reality of HOA delinquencies, liens, and financial pressure on California homeowners and associations. The conversation examines what is driving rising assessments, the impact of increasing operating and insurance costs, and what boards and homeowners should know about

EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, hosts Steve Tinnelly and Ramona Acosta sit down with Karen Kokowicz, owner of Coro Community Management & Consulting and founder of Happy Minds Network, to discuss mental health and wellness in community association management. The conversation focuses on recognizing burnout, managing workplace stress, establishing healthy boundaries, and creating a culture

EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, host Steve Tinnelly sits down with Ramona Acosta to discuss CAM University, a professional training and development program that guides community managers from obtaining their CMCA certification to maintaining it. CAM University leverages Tinnelly Law Group’s legal and industry expertise in HOA Law to provide this one-of-a-kind program was designed

EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, Host Steve Tinnelly interviews Ramona Acosta on their newest adventure, CAM University, established to create supportive relationships with management company partners by leveraging Tinnelly Law Groups legal and community management expertise to provide a professional training and development program that takes the individual manager from the CMCA certification...

EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode Co-Hosts Steve Tinnelly and Ramona Acosta speak to Isaac Camacho and Sean Andersen on the Rising Costs of Construction KEY POINTS Construction and labor costs Mandatory minimum wage Systemic inflation Building code changes SB 326 due by the end of the year Why HOAs need to raise assessments Properly maintaining

EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode Host Cang Le speaks to a guest panel live from our 2024 Legal Symposium featuring Tinnelly Law Group Attorneys Corey Todd and Carrie Heieck; Mark Dodge, Regional Vice President at Associa; and Michelle Lopez, Director of Community Management at Powerstone Property Management, regarding the rights of entry for deceased homeowners.

EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode Co-Hosts Steve Tinnelly and Ramona Acosta speak to Attorney Corey Todd for answers on some of the more common questions we receive regarding HOA assessment collections. KEY POINTS Why do we have to file a new lien (corrective work)? Why do we have a file multiple liens (non-continuing liens)? Why

EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode Co-Hosts Steve Tinnelly and Ramona Acosta speak to Marybeth Green, Vice President of Education and Development at Seabreeze Management Company and Arthur Hopkins, Vice President of Click2Blind Insurance Services, regarding the new condo lending requirements for Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae backed loans. KEY POINTS   Fannie Mae and Freddie

EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, Co-Hosts Ramona Acosta and Steve Tinnelly discuss the current state of HOA fire insurance with Patrick Prendiville of Prendiville Insurance Agency. KEY POINTS Why is the cost of HOA insurance skyrocketing? Why aren’t the preferred or admitted insurance companies willing to insure us? Can the cost of insurance really be

EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, Co-Hosts Ramona Acosta and Steve Tinnelly discuss how to choose the right management company for your community association with Colette Marcelle of FirstService Residential. KEY POINTS Onsite vs. Portfolio Managers Full-Service Management Contract Management Expectations with the Board What is Included in the RFP? ABOUT OUR GUEST Colette Marcelle brings

EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode Co-Hosts Steve Tinnelly and Ramona Acosta speak to Attorney Corey Todd regarding Assessment Collections in your HOA. KEY POINTS Money Judgements How the pandemic has changed Assessment Collections SB 908 FDCPA Bankruptcy ABOUT OUR GUEST Corey Todd is an attorney with Tinnelly Law Group and is supervising a supervising attorney

EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode Co-Hosts Ramona Acosta and Steve Tinnelly speak to Cathy Tinnelly and Cheryl Wilson about the current state of HOA Elections! Cathy and Cheryl are principles at Accurate Voting Services, an independent election company that meets the unique election needs of California’s Homeowners Association. KEY POINTS Election Rules Acclamation 3rd Party

EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode Co-Hosts Ramona Acosta and Steve Tinnelly, speak to owner of Berg Insurance Agency, Mike Berg about Insurance 101. KEY POINTS Property Insurance Insurance vs. Maintenance Water Intrusion Policy Liability Insurance ABOUT OUR GUEST Mike is the owner of Berg Insurance Agency and has been a licensed insurance agent since 1999.