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When 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…
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How to Run Arizona HOA Meetings
Wednesday, March 17th, 2010February 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 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…
Protecting Yourself and the Association from Being Sued
Thursday, February 18th, 2010I recently read about a woman who sued McDonald’s because she spilled scalding hot coffee on her legs. She won over $2.7 million. Or, perhaps you heard about the burglar who hurt himself while breaking into a home and then sued the homeowner? My personal favorite though is about a convicted felon in Virginia who Read More…
How to Overcome Apathy and Get the Homeowners Involved
Sunday, January 10th, 2010Apathy on the part of homeowners is perhaps the number one reason that directors end up working hundreds more hours than they thought they would when they were elected. The truth is, most homeowners seem to be content to live their lives and that is it. They would rather pay their assessments and let someone Read More…
