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 Buildi

Episode 18: Death, Destruction and Rights of Entry in HOAs with Special Guest Panel

Jan 30th, 2024 48m 39s

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,

Episode 17: The Manager/Vendor Relationship with Cindy Collins

Jan 12th, 2023 52m 57s

Episode 16: EV Charging Stations and Infrastructure with Scott Clements

Nov 10th, 2022 48m 54s

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

Episode 15: Answering Your Questions About HOA Collections with Corey Todd

Oct 13th, 2022 1h 4m

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 ne

Episode 14: New Condo Lending Requirements with Marybeth Green and Arthur Hopkins

Apr 15th, 2022 1h 2m

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 Servi

Episode 13: The Current State of HOA Fire Insurance with Guest Patrick Prendiville

Mar 11th, 2022 51m 56s

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?

Episode 12: Choosing the Right Management Company with Guest Collette Mar

Feb 10th, 2022 48m 54s

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

Episode 11: Assessment Collections with Guest Corey Todd

Jan 13th, 2022 1h 8m

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 Collection SB 908 FD

Episode 10: The Current State of HOA Elections with Guests Cathy Tinnelly and Cheryl Wilson

Dec 9th, 2021 39m 38s

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

Episode 9: Insurance 101 with Guest Mike Berg

Nov 11th, 2021 1h 15m

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 Insurance Insurance vs Maintenance Water Intrusion Policy Liability

Episode 8: SB 326 - The Balcony Bill with Guests Tim Klubnikin and Paul Pigott

Oct 14th, 2021 46m 19s

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 Elements Inspection Timelines Membership Vote Requirement

Episode 7: Exclusive Use Common Areas with Guest Jeremy Wilson

Sep 9th, 2021 47m 33s

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 Unit Maintenance VS Repair Air Spa

Episode 6: Fiduciary Duty of Care with Conor Ross and Mike Graves

Aug 12th, 2021 1h 2m

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 col

Episode 5: Emotional Support Animals in HOA Pool Areas with Guests Matthew Plaxton and Wendy Bucknum

Jul 8th, 2021 24m 38s

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 Act R

Episode 4: Neighbor to Neighbor Disputes with Guest Tracie Blankenship

Jun 10th, 2021 49m 40s

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.

Episode 3: Dealing With Difficult People with Life Coach Leslie Danielson

May 6th, 2021 1h

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 bound

Episode 2: Mental Health in Your Communities with Guest Jorge Galindo

Apr 8th, 2021 1h 10m

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 Hom

Episode 1: AB 3182 - Rental Restrictions with Guests Kumar Raja and Mark Dodge

Mar 10th, 2021 55m 40s

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

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