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HOA Institute Blog
Archive for January, 2010
The Most Important Thing To Remember
Tuesday, July 20th, 2010Four hoops an Arizona HOA must jump through to enforce CC&Rs and Rules
Monday, July 19th, 2010Arizona Homowners Associations must follow these steps or risk losing their ability to enforce the violation against the offending homeowner.
Hoop One-send out a letter to the homeowner informing him/her what the violation is and when it must be cured. This is called a “Notice of Violation.“ The law says that only after Notice can you Read More…
How Long Must Arizona HOA Records Be Kept?
Thursday, July 15th, 2010Most Arizona HOAs (i.e. homeowners associations) and condominiums are non-profit corporations. In Arizona, these non-profit community associations are governed by the Arizona Non-profit Corporation Act. The Non-profit Corporation Act has a provision in it that addresses the association’s books and records. A.R.S. §10-11601 states that the association must keep “as permanent records minutes of all Read More…
How to Gain the Trust and Support of the Homeowners
Friday, May 7th, 2010There is great wisdom in the oft-quoted saying from Greek philosopher Epictetus (AD 55-135), who stated, “We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak.” This quote represents a perfect approach for Arizona HOA directors in working with homeowners. The ability to listen and accept a Read More…
Save Money on Arizona HOA Landscaping Maintenance
Monday, May 3rd, 2010Save money on Arizona HOA landscaping maintenance by seeking out several independent bids. Landscaping companies should know communities are seeking multiple bids to ensure they receive the most competitive prices. Associations may not want to go with the lowest price if it knows the service it will receive is worth it. This recession and the fact that landscapers Read More…
Arizona’s New Immigration Law and its Impact on Arizona Community Associations
Wednesday, April 28th, 2010Everyone is talking about Arizona’s new immigration law. “Shameful” writes E.J. Dionne of The Washington Post. “Misguided” declares President Obama. Others applaud the new law. Bryon York of The Washington Examiner writes Arizona’s immigration law is “a reasonable, limited, carefully-crafted measure designed to help law enforcement deal with a serious Read More…
So you’ve been elected to serve on the HOA Board…now what?
Saturday, April 24th, 2010Congratulations! Being elected to serve on an HOA Board can be a great opportunity! At the same time, however, it can be a nightmare if board members fail to take their position seriously enough to effectively prepare and properly execute their duties. The key to any successful homeowners association is a strong and committed board Read More…
Can homeowners attend closed executive board meetings?
Friday, April 23rd, 2010Yes they can but it is up to the board. Here is what Arizona’s Open Meeting Laws say:
33-1804. Open meetings; exceptions
A. Notwithstanding any provision in the declaration, bylaws or other documents to the contrary, all meetings of the association and board of directors are open to all members of the association or any person designated Read More…
House Bill 2345 and House Bill 2768
Thursday, April 22nd, 2010HB2345 amends both the Condominium Act’s and the Planned Community Act’s provisions about for sale signs, for lease signs, open houses and open house signs. Under the new bill, it won’t matter what the community association’s documents say, associations cannot stop its owners from displaying indoor or outdoor for sale signs and sign riders on Read More…
Does an HOA have to provide the disabled access to the common area?
Thursday, April 22nd, 2010
A recent Arizona case, Nolan v. Starlight Pines, addressed the question of when the Arizonans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or the Arizona Fair Housing Act (AFHA) apply to a community association’s private common areas. Both of these state laws have a federal counterpart as well.
ADA. Arizona law prohibits discrimination “on the basis of disability in the full and equal enjoyment of Read More…
