Areas of Focus
Bar Admissions
- Arizona
- US District Court, Arizona
Languages Spoken
- English
Overview
Mark Sahl is a Shareholder and Co-Managing Partner at CHDB Law and is responsible for overseeing the Insurance Defense practice group at the firm. Throughout his career at Carpenter Hazlewood, he has practiced in the following areas: enforcement litigation, insurance defense litigation, general counsel, fair housing, common area tax appeals/ abatement /administrative hearings, collections, and community association liquor law liability. This diversity within the practice area has allowed him to become an expert in many facets of community association law. His litigation experience has also allowed him to try dozens of cases in Superior Court, Justice Court and administrative court in Arizona. He has handled many different types of cases ranging from board meeting irregularities, removal actions, and slip and falls to complex receivership matters.
Mark also provides general counsel guidance and routinely provides practical advice to minimize risks for his clients. A Certified Public Accountant in Arizona since 2015, Mark also provides tax guidance on a variety of issues presented by his clients.
Mark enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters and getting outside whenever possible. When Mark is not working or spending time with his family, you can find him grilling out on one of his smokers or grills.
Education
- Baylor Law, JD
- Northern Arizona University, BS
Professional Memberships
- Community Associations Institute (CAI)
- Arizona Association of Community Managers (AACM)
- Certified Public Accountant, Arizona
Awards
- Fellow, College of Community Association Lawyers
Speaking Engagements
- “Who’s the Client Anyway? Ethical challenges in representing corporate clients with volunteer boards”, College of Community Association Lawyers National Conference, January 2023
- “Protecting Your Association From Fraud”, CAI National Conference, May 2018
- “Drones”, CAI Central and Southern AZ, 2018
- “Priceless Legal Advice”, CAI Central AZ, 2017
- “Litigation for Managers”, CAI National Conference, May 2017
- “Millennials in the Workplace”, Claims and Litigation Management Alliance, Mar. 2017
Publications and Media
- Arizona Manual for Claims Professionals ‑ HOA and Condominiums Claims
Seminars
Upcoming
November 4, 2025
HOA Board Member Basics
For seasoned or new members, serving on a community association board can be difficult. We'll cover board roles, fiduciary duties, meeting procedures, governing documents, and best practices for ethical leadership.
January 14, 2025
How to be an HOA Pro
Becoming a successful HOA professional, whether as a board member or manager, requires a blend of leadership skills, legal knowledge, and a commitment to the community’s well-being. With the right tools and mindset, your HOA will thrive.
September 7, 2023
Shaken, not Stirred: HOA Alcohol Event Update
Does your HOA permit alcohol consumption on property? What role does the Department play with regards to liquor licensing? If you have a license, are you in compliance? Is BYOB really the answer? Looking to host a large-scale event? What are the potential consequences of getting it wrong? Guidance regarding these matters and more!
September 7, 2022
Big Game Proofing Your HOA – Regulating Short Term Rentals, Party Houses & Street Parking
Arizona’s high tourism season means that a rise in short-term rental, party house, and street parking related complaints are sure to follow. Are you enforcing your short-term regulations strategically? Looking to amend? Party houses and parking disputes keeping you up? Gain insight into these issues and more.
August 16, 2022
Managing Politics in Your Community
It’s the most political time of the year, when corners are covered by candidate signs and commercials are filled with political rhymes. Is THAT a political sign? What rights do Owners have to host political assemblies within the HOA? Join us for a non-partisan discussion on political regulation by HOAs. Register via our ConstantContact event […]
February 9, 2021
Lawful but Awful | Collections
Is THAT legal? Better yet, are we going to collect? Learn from the unintentional mistakes of boards that took action that was lawful, but awful.
July 8, 2020
Five Legal Challenges for the Remainder of 2020
We will be discussing issues ranging from COVID-19 to the upcoming 2020 Election. This is one you won’t want to miss. Please note that this online viewing will not qualify for CAI CMCA Continuing Education Credit. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause, but appreciate your understanding.
May 5, 2020
What Would You Do? Covid-19 Scenarios
Have a COVID-19 related annual meeting, board meeting, collection, enforcement, parking, tot lot/fitness center/pool, or notification concern? Unsure how to handle it? 12 advanced COVID-19 scenarios will be presented. Discuss with us, what you would do and why. An opportunity to apply best practices in an uncertain situation. Please note that this online viewing will […]
March 5, 2019
When in Doubt – Tender It Out!
Has your community association been sued recently? Do you always “tender”? Deductibles got you down? Hear from the author of “Arizona Manual for Claims Professional | HOA and Condominium Claims” and have all your insurance questions answered!
August 1, 2017
Safeguarding the Assets of Your Community
The wait is over! Find out what laws have been signed and what that means for Associations in...