Strategic Planning for HOA Communities: Developing a Vision and Long-Term Goals for Your Neighborhood As we enter 2025 and set our resolutions for growth, our homeowners association (HOA) clients should also reflect on their goals and aspirations for the new year. Effective HOAs serve as stewards of their communities, ensuring not only the upkeep of common […]
We have all probably heard by now that the Arizona Legislature outlawed proxy voting by members of a community association nearly 20 years ago (except for Condominiums during the period of Declarant Control). In other words – an owner cannot vote on behalf of their neighbor at the annual meeting or in favor of a […]
Arizona homeowners associations derive their authority from recorded governing documents and Arizona statutes, primarily Titles 33, Chapters 9 (Condominiums) and 16 (Planned Communities), as well as Title 10 for nonprofit corporate governance. In Arizona, a homeowners association’s rights and responsibilities with respect to common property management and trespass prevention are shaped by the homeowners association’s declaration, articles, bylaws, and rules, and by state statutes.
Homeowners associations (HOAs) sometimes find themselves involved in legal proceedings related to enforcing restrictions, defending against homeowner claims, or resolving disputes with vendors or contractors. When this happens, board members and community managers may be asked to testify in court. Testifying can feel intimidating, but with preparation and understanding, you can provide effective, credible testimony […]
Carpenter, Hazlewood, Delgado & Bolen is pleased to announce that our online status report Client Portal for community managers and board members is now active. Enhanced features include a collection stage graph that categorizes accounts based upon the collection stage that they are in.
Planned communities located in the City of Scottsdale should be aware that on September 20, 2022, the City of Scottsdale adopted Ordinance No. 4567 that adds new Section 49-260 “Prohibition of Mandatory Turf Conditions by Owner’s Associations” to the Scottsdale Revised Code that addresses turf over-seeding and related issues.
Some days, operating a community association can feel a little bit like a dumpster fire. The pool is closed at the beginning of summer due to unexpected repairs, Ms. Smith has called for the umpteenth time complaining of her neighbor who chain smokes on the balcony and blares music all night long, Mr. Brown has […]
The rise of remote work has led to a growing number of homeowners transforming spaces in their residences into home offices. As the work-from-home trend continues to gain popularity, homeowners associations are adapting their policies to accommodate this shift while ensuring that the community’s quality of life remains unaffected. Balancing work-from-home needs with community guidelines […]
Community associations are tasked with managing and maintaining the common property within a community to ensure it remains vibrant, functional, and attractive to residents and potential buyers. While handling immediate concerns that arise is an essential role of a community association, those community associations that invest in long-term strategic planning position themselves for sustainable success. […]
Arizona law addresses when livestock owners are liable for animals that stray onto another’s property and what remedies are available to affected property owners. For homeowners associations, understanding these rules is essential to protecting common areas, enforcing community standards, and coordinating appropriate responses when livestock trespass occurs. Open Range vs. No-Fence Districts Arizona historically follows an […]
As we near the 2024 General Election, we have already seen an increase in compliance concerns related to Political signs from our homeowners’ association clients. Many recorded deed restrictions in homeowners’ associations contain restrictions precluding the display of signs, including Political signs, within a Lot or Unit. However, Arizona Revised Statutes § 33-1808 (planned communities) […]
At CHDB Law LLP we practice #BalanceForBetter every day. Our firm is proud to have women excelling at every level. Our roots are in Arizona, the home state of Sandra Day O’Conner, so nothing less would be acceptable. The Foundation for Community Association Research (“FCAR”) released a study in 2017 that found more than 60% […]
