Tinnelly Talks Podcast

Tinnelly Talks Podcast

Welcome to Tinnelly Talks podcast where we discuss common legal issues facing today's community associations. Whether you're a Manager, Homeowner or Board Member, we can guarantee you will take away advice to help you better serve your community!

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August 11, 2026 51 mins

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 with the MANAGER in mind.

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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
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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.

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  • Exercising the right of entry pro...
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Duration: 52:56 | Recorded on December 20, 2022 Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | iTunes

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In this episode Co-Hosts Steve Tinnelly and Ramona Acosta speak to Cindy Collins on the Vendor/Manager Relationships

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  1. Reco...
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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

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• California updates Public Policy to establish the long-term goal of 100% electric vehicles in the state
• Architectural requirements for homeowner installed EV chargi...

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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'...
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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.

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  • Fannie Mae and Freddie Macs Requirements
  • What is unsafe...
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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...
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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?

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Colette Marcelle brings ov...

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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 Collection
  • SB 908
  • FDCPA
  • Bankruptcy

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Corey Todd is an attorney with Tinnelly Law Group and is supervising a supervising attorney for our assessment co...

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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.

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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 prope...

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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 Insurance
  • Insurance vs Maintenance
  • Water Intrusion Policy
  • Liability Insurance

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Mike is the owner of Berg Insurance Agency and has been a licensed insurance agent since 1999.  He is very active in ...

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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 Elements
  • Inspection Timelines
  • Membership Vote Requirements
  • Construction Defect 
  • Maintenance

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Paul is the West Coast Regional Vice President of EmpireWorks Reconstructions, Construction Defect...

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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 Unit
  • Maintenance VS Repair
  • Air Space
  • SB 326
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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 Directors
  • Proper Maintenance
  • Liabilities related to deferred maintenance
  • Reserve...
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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 Act
  • Reasonable Accommodations
  • HOA's Restriction on Pets
  • Emotional Support Animals
  • Public Health Regulations

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Wendy Bucknum has over 25 years of ...

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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 investigate
  • When to decline further action by the association
  • Neighbor to Neighbor Dispute Policy
  • When to i...
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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 1300
  • When should the Management Company get involved?
  • When should legal counsel get involve...
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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 Crises
  • AB 3182 (Ting) Voids Rental Prohibitions
  • Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs and JADUs)
  • Short Term Rentals
  • Amending the Governing Documents

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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 Crises
  • AB 3182 (Ting) Voids Rental Prohibitions
  • Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs and JADUs)
  • Short Term Rentals
  • Amending the Gove...
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