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There isn’t a statute that addresses posting delinquency lists. Rather, the statutes address what documents must be disclosed and what documents may be withheld from the members. Generally, records that can be withheld are termed “confidential” and the records that must be disclosed are “public.” In the context of community associations, “public” simply means to Read More…
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August 23rd, 2010Must A Homeowner View All Violation Letters?
August 20th, 2010I am asked (almost on a monthly basis) whether a member, who has been issued a violation, has the right to see all other violation letters sent to other members of the association. Attorneys cannot agree on this issue. Part of the problem is because this issue has not been specifically addressed by the higher courts so it is Read More…
Notice Requirements for AZ Board of Director Meetings
August 17th, 2010This article is long overdue. We begin our analysis by turning to the statutes. ARS 33-1804(C) provides: Unless otherwise provided in the articles or bylaws of the association, for meetings of the board of directors that are held after the termination of declarant control of the association, notice to members of meetings of the board Read More…
The Most Important Thing To Remember
July 20th, 2010“The way we communicate with others and with ourselves ultimately determines the quality of our lives.” Anthony Robbins. Communicate, communicate, communicate. Need I say more?
Four hoops an Arizona HOA must jump through to enforce CC&Rs and Rules
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 Read More…
How Long Must Arizona HOA Records Be Kept?
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
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
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
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 problem in Arizona.” I wonder Read More…
So you’ve been elected to serve on the HOA Board…now what?
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…
