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The Most Important Thing To Remember
Tuesday, July 20th, 2010How 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…
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…
How to Run Arizona HOA Meetings
Wednesday, March 17th, 2010When it comes to running Arizona HOA meetings, many HOA directors think that all the guidelines they need can be found in Robert’s Rules of Order and that simply following these guidelines is enough. They may be wrong. Many states have additional statutory requirements that must be followed. For example, in Arizona all meetings of Read More…
February 22, 2010 Legislative Update
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010So, here is the latest scoop on current House Bills pending with the Arizona Legislature. Some of them make sense, others do not.
House Bill 2153. It says that a Planned Community cannot regulate regulate activity on public streets. Passed the House by a vote of 46-14-3. Currently in the Senate.
House Bill 2641. Changes the unanimous consent requirements Read More…
What Financial Records and other Documents must be Disclosed to Homeowners
Thursday, February 18th, 2010I have lost track of how many times I hear this question. All of us have asked it. The answer can be a little tricky if you are not careful. The starting point is most states like Arizona is the statutes. In Arizona, both the Condominium Act and the Planned Community Act provide that “all Read More…
