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 costsMandatory minimum wageSystemic inflationBuilding code changesSB 326 due by the end of the yearWhy HOAs need to raise assessmentsProperly maintaining assets, deferred maintenance and underfunded reservesRising insurance costs in relation to liability claims ABOUT OUR GUESTS Isaac Camacho has over 10 years’ experience in business development and has taken clients from positions of none-to-low brand recognition to exceeding sales goals and expectations and solid brand reputation in target markets. Isaac has strong interpersonal skills and is not only able to produce record-breaking sales himself but is also able to build and train successful sales teams that can sustain a level of desired sales revenues. Isaac is currently a sales/marketing expert with the state’s fastest growing termite and pest control company, Accurate Termite & Pest Control. Read more Sean started working at Association Reserves in 1999. He opened the regional office in Orange County in 2003. Sean has completed over 3,000 Reserve Studies for properties ranging from small community associations to large master planned communities. He earned the Community Association Institute’s (CAI) Reserve Specialist (RS) designation and has the distinction of being RS #68. Sean is an active member of the CAI Orange County chapter. Sean has also been an instructor on the subject of Reserves for training courses offered by CAI. Read more

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. KEY POINTS Exercising the right of entry provisions in the CC&RsWhat constitutes an emergency in order to gain entry without noticeGaining entry when the owner is deceasedHow to seek judicial assistanceRecouping delinquent assessments, attorney’s fees and costs ABOUT OUR GUESTS Mark Dodge is the Regional Vice President of Associa and the President and CEO of Associa - Desert Resort Management, the largest HOA management company in the Coachella Valley. His experience is wide and includes both senior management and financial positions in the publishing, sports marketing, automotive, technology, and event management industries. Read more about Mark here. Michelle Lopez is the Director of Community Management at Powerstone Property Management and oversees the Coachella Valley office. As a lifelong resident of Coachella Valley, Michelle understands the needs and way of life in the desert. She is an experienced supervisor and senior community association manager. Read more about Michelle here. Corey is a Senior Attorneys with Tinnelly Law Group and Alterra Assessment Recovery. Prior to Tinnelly, Corey completed an externship with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California, where he clerked for the Honorable Erithe Smith. Corey also spent several years working for a civil litigation firm that built its core business on the representation of financial institutions in the servicing of both commercial and residential property portfolios. Carrie is a Senior Attorney with Tinnelly Law Group practicing for over 15 years primarily representing corporate and institutional clients in areas including corporate formation, contracts, and real estate issues. It was by chance that she began representing several HOAs through word of mouth and discovered a niche of the law that she loves.

Duration: 52:56 | Recorded on December 20, 2022 Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | iTunes EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode Co-Hosts Steve Tinnelly and Ramona Acosta speak to Cindy Collins on the Vendor/Manager Relationships KEY POINTS Recognizing our vendors as business partners to support our mutual clientsUtilizing our business partners as a resourceThe value of developing a long-term relationshipHow to properly vet business partners ABOUT OUR GUEST       Cindy Collins, Vice President of Community Management, has joined the PMP team in San Diego and brings over 23 years of experience in homeowner’s association management in San Diego giving her a unique and in-depth perspective of the local market.Throughout Cindy’s career, she has consistently demonstrated her ability to successfully lead teams that deliver results. With a wide range of expertise including new community development and construction, as well as aging communities, Cindy has made it her mission to inform and educate board members, so they have theconfidence to make the best decisions for their communities. She also served on her own HOA board for five years, giving her insight and perspective into the processes and needs of board members. Her high-touch communication style, level of care for excellent customer service, communication and direct straightforward approach to problem solving has resulted in high customer satisfaction and employee retention rates.Cindy earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Columbia College in Chicago and work towards a Master’s in Public Administration with a focus on Not-for-Profit Organizations. She has been a member of the Community Associations Institute (CAI) since 2000 and served on the CAI Educational Services Committee for four years. Industry credentials include the Community Associations Institute as a Professional Community Association Manager (PCAM®), the highest professional recognition available to community association management professionals, as well as the AMS and CMCA® certifications Read more about Cindy Collinss here

EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode Co-Hosts Steve Tinnelly and Ramona Acosta speak to Scott Clements about new legislation regarding EV charging stations and its impact on aging infrastructures Key Points: • California updates Public Policy to establish the long-term goal of 100% electric vehicles in the state • Architectural requirements for homeowner installed EV charging stations • Aging common area and parking infrastructures • New Building Code standards to update parking infrastructures to allow for more EV charging stations • How to fund the installation of association controlled EV charging stations and infrastructure upgrades ABOUT OUR GUEST Scott is Chief Executive Officer of Reserve Studies Inc. and has a long and distinguished career in Reserve Studies and building inspection and analysis. He has personally performed thousands of property inspections, including services for reserve funding analysis, property purchase, construction defect litigation support, and cost estimation. He has authored numerous articles for CAI and CACM publications and has served on multiple committees—including CAI-OC’s Education Committee, CACM’s Reserve Analysts Committee, and he is a CACM Faculty member. Scott has been awarded Educator of the Year by CAI-OC, and was recognized with a Vision Award for Excellence in Service from the California Association of Community Managers. Read more about Scott Clements here

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 not use Small Claims Court?Why is it important to file the lien early?What if we don't want to foreclose? ABOUT OUR GUEST Corey Todd is an attorney with Tinnelly Law Group and is supervising a supervising attorney for our assessment collection division, Alterra Assessment Recovery. Read more about Corey, here! RESOURCES Read the blogFindHOALawAssessment CollectionsPodcast Episode 11 on Assessment Collections

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 Macs RequirementsWhat is unsafe?How do you answer these questionnaires? is there liability if you get it wrong?What types of documents do you need?What if the board of directors does not want to answer these questions? ABOUT OUR GUEST Marybeth O. Green, Vice President of Education and Development, oversees all training endeavors across the Seabreeze organization. As a member of the Seabreeze senior management team, Marybeth creates, implements, and manages internal and external initiatives to help both Seabreeze representatives and their board member partners define clear paths to success.  Marybeth has earned the Certified Community Association Manager (CCAM®) designation from the California Association of Community Managers, is a Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA®) via the CAM-ICB, an Association Management Specialist (AMS®) and Professional Community Association Manager (PCAM®) through the Community Associations Institute and holds a Master of Arts degree in Education specializing in online curriculum design. Read more about Marybeth here! Arthur Hopkins is Vice President of Click2Bind Insurance Services, an independent insurance brokerage providing services to community associations and their members.  Art brings his passion for complicated insurance risks with more than eighteen years’ experience into his new role in developing a nationwide insurance producer program with an emphasis on community associations.  He maintains the CMCA certification from CAMICB and the Education Business Partner designation from the Community Associations Institute.  Art also serves as President of his own community association and is Co-Chair of the San Diego Equality Business Association. Find out more about Click2Blind here!

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 this high?Is there anything the association can do to lower premiums? ABOUT OUR GUEST Patrick Prendiville started Prendiville Insurance Agency in 1988 after graduating from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Patrick has earned the “Community Insurance and Risk Management Specialist (CIRMS)” designation from Community Associations Institute (CAI). Read more about Patrick Prendiville, here! RESOURCES FindHOALawAssessment CollectionsRelated ArticlesAdditional Resources MORE WAYS TO LISTEN! FOLLOW TINNELLY LAW GROUP ON SOCIAL MEDIA   ABOUT US

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 ManagersFull-Service Management ContractManagement Expectations with the BoardWhat is Included in the RFP? ABOUT OUR GUEST Colette Marcelle brings over a decade of experience in the property management industry in which she excels in cultivating lasting associate, client and vendor relationships. As a Community Manager, Colette’s strengths include a vast knowledge of building maintenance and contract negotiations. She specializes in project management and streamlining operations. She has taken her property management skills and shifted into a new role focusing on the training and development of new community managers as well as continuing education of experienced managers. Colette’s knowledge of community management, training, and development has given her the ability to seek out prime talent and opportunities across the industry.  MORE WAYS TO LISTEN! FOLLOW TINNELLY LAW GROUP ON SOCIAL MEDIA   ABOUT US

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 JudgementsHow the pandemic has changed Assessment CollectionSB 908FDCPABankruptcy ABOUT OUR GUEST Corey Todd is an attorney with Tinnelly Law Group and is supervising a supervising attorney for our assessment collection division, Alterra Assessment Recovery. Read more about Corey, here! RESOURCES Watch the videoRead the blogFindHOALawAssessment CollectionsRelated ArticlesAdditional Resources

EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, co-hosts Steve Tinnelly and Ramona Acosta speak to Cathy Tinnelly and Cheryl Wilson with Accurate Voting Services about the current state of HOA elections. ABOUT OUR GUESTS Accurate Voting Services is headed by Cheryl Wilson and Cathy Tinnelly, two experienced election management professionals.  Cathy’s background is in homeowner association law, while Cheryl’s is in property management.  The two principals’ different backgrounds ensure that Accurate takes a broad view, one both mindful of the needs of property managers and cognizant of the legal pitfalls that other election companies may not know to look for. Read more about Cathy & Cheryl, here!  ABOUT OUR HOSTS Read more about Steve Tinnelly here Read more about Ramona Acosta here

EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, co-hosts Steve Tinnelly and Ramona Acosta speak to Mike Berg, the owner of Berg Insurance Agency about Insurance 101.  KEY POINTS Property InsuranceInsurance vs MaintenanceWater Intrusion PolicyLiability Insurance ABOUT OUR GUEST Mike is the owner of Berg Insurance Agency and has been a licensed insurance agent since 1999.  He is very active in CACM and CAI, where he served as the Orange County Chapter President in 2016, and he holds the CIRMS designation through CAI.  He prides himself on providing service above and beyond what is typically expected, writing articles for newsletters, conducting educational presentations, and attending membership meetings to answer questions. Read more about Mike Berg here! ABOUT OUR HOSTS Read more about Steve Tinnelly here Read more about Ramona Acosta here

EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode Co-Host Ramona Acosta and Attorney, Tim Klubnikin, speak to Vice President of EmpireWorks, Paul Pigott regarding SB-326. KEY POINTS Exterior Elevated ElementsInspection TimelinesMembership Vote RequirementsConstruction Defect Maintenance ABOUT OUR GUEST Paul is the West Coast Regional Vice President of EmpireWorks Reconstructions, Construction Defect Services Division. Founded in 2002, EmpireWorks Reconstruction has local operations throughout California. Paul is a licensed general contractor who spent the last 14 years specifically focused on reconstruction for HOAs. Read more about Paul Pigott, here!  RESOURCES Watch the videoRead the blogFindHOALawAssessment CollectionsRelated ArticlesAdditional Resources

EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode Co-Hosts Steve Tinnelly and Ramona Acosta speak to Associa's Vice President of Client Success, Jeremy Wilson regarding Exclusive Use Common Areas. KEY POINTS Common Area VS UnitMaintenance VS RepairAir SpaceSB 326

EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode Co-Hosts Steve Tinnelly and Ramona Acosta speak to Conor Ross, President of Ross Construction Management  and Mike Graves, Owner and CEO of SCT Reserve Consultants, Inc. regarding the Surfside Condominium collapse and the importance of Fiduciary Duty of Care. KEY POINTS Fiduciary Duties of DirectorsProper MaintenanceLiabilities related to deferred maintenanceReserve Funding PlansSB 326

EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode Co Host Ramona Acosta and Senior Attorney, Matt Plaxton, speak to council member Wendy Bucknum regarding HOA restrictions on emotional support dogs in the pool area. KEY POINTS The Federal Fair Housing ActReasonable AccommodationsHOA’s Restriction on PetsEmotional Support AnimalsPublic Health Regulations ABOUT OUR GUEST Wendy Bucknum has over 25 years of experience managing Homeowners Associations and she is currently on her sixth year serving as a member of the Mission Viejo City Council. Wendy is also a mom who partners with schools to give Mission Viejo youth a safe place to learn and a better chance in life. She has a strong background in business and frequently volunteers in local classrooms, for sports team, and at Mission Viejo Nadadores Swim Meets. Wendy has great insight and thoughts regarding this topic and we loved having her on for our first guest! Read more about Wendy Bucknum, here! RESOURCES Watch the videoRead the blogFindHOALawAssessment CollectionsRelated ArticlesAdditional Resources

EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode Co Hosts Steve Tinnelly and Ramona Acosta speak to President of Accell Property Management, Tracie Blankenship regarding common Neighbor to Neighbor disputes in an HOA and best practices for addressing them.  KEY POINTS General nuisance provisions and the duty to investigateWhen to decline further action by the associationNeighbor to Neighbor Dispute PolicyWhen to intervene ABOUT OUR GUEST Tracie Blankenship, CMCA, AMS, PCAM, a native Californian, has managed communities for more than 20 years in her home state. As Accell’s president, she oversees the California team and manages growth operations. Blankenship started her community association career as a part-time assistant and rose through the ranks. Her roles supported new large-scale master-planned developments and communities including condominiums, single-family homes and mixed-use properties.Away from the office, Blankenship is a proud mother of two who enjoys spending time with family and at the ocean. She likes water sports, boating, art, music, golf and tennis. She also describes herself as someone who has a heart for giving back; she volunteers whenever she can. Read more about Tracie here! RESOURCES Watch the videoRead the blogFindHOALawAssessment CollectionsRelated ArticlesAdditional Resources

EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode Co-Hosts Steve Tinnelly and Ramona Acosta speak to Master Certified Life Coach and HOA Board Member, Leslie Danielson about how to deal with difficult people in your day-to-day job. They discuss setting boundaries, how to say "no" and when it becomes appropriate to contact legal counsel. KEY POINTS SB 1300When should the Management Company get involved?When should legal counsel get involved?Work Place HarassmentHow board members can help ABOUT OUR GUEST Leslie is a Master Certified Life Coach. She helps you tap into your full potential, find direction and accomplish your goals by breaking through blocks and moving from being stuck into a healthy life flow. Read more about Leslie Danielson, here! ABOUT OUR HOSTS Read more about Steve Tinnelly here Read more about Ramona Acosta here

EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, co-hosts Steve Tinnelly and Ramona Acosta speak to Dr. Jorge Galindo, a licensed psychotherapist in Orange County, about mental health in your communities. KEY POINTS California’s Affordable Housing and Homelessness CrisesAB 3182 (Ting) Voids Rental ProhibitionsAccessory Dwelling Units (ADUs and JADUs)Short Term RentalsAmending the Governing Documents ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Galindo is a licensed psychotherapist in Orange County, California who specializes in the evaluation and treatment of forensic cases, adolescents and families.  His primary areas of forensic practice are with juvenile offenders and with the Family Law Court, where he is a recognized expert witness.  For over 20 years he has helped individuals, couples and families who are facing relational and mental health issues find solutions to their difficulties. Dr. Galindo also works for the Orange County Sheriff's Department where he is a Reserve Captain.  His primary duties involve overseeing the reserve units for SWAT, Transportation, and the Sheriff's Response Team mobile field force squads.  He has worked in Operations for over a decade in patrol, warrant service, custody, and transportation. ABOUT OUR HOSTS Read more about Steve Tinnelly here Read more about Ramona Acosta here

EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, co-hosts Steve Tinnelly and Ramona Acosta speak to Senior Attorney, Kumar Raja, and President of Associa – Desert Resort Management, Mark Dodge regarding rental restrictions in HOAs. KEY POINTS California’s Affordable Housing and Homelessness CrisesAB 3182 (Ting) Voids Rental ProhibitionsAccessory Dwelling Units (ADUs and JADUs)Short Term RentalsAmending the Governing Documents ABOUT OUR GUEST Mark is a native of the Northeast and has an undergraduate degree from the University of Vermont and an MBA from the Drucker School at Claremont Graduate University. Mark is the President and CEO of Associa Desert Resort Management, the largest HOA management company in the Coachella Valley. His experience is wide and includes both senior management and financial positions in the publishing, sports marketing, automotive technology, and event management industries. Mark lives in Palm Desert with his wife Jamie and his three children, Jack, Sophia and Alex. Read more about Mark Dodge here! ABOUT OUR HOSTS Read more about Steve Tinnelly here Read more about Ramona Acosta here