Where does our HOA/Condo go from here? In this class, Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. will provide solutions for HOAs and Condos facing serious problems including aging infrastructure, inadequate income, budget planning, fraud, and more.

Welcome to class #3 of our firm’s 2024 Virtual HOA/Condo Academy - in partnership with the cities of Avondale, Chandler, Glendale, Goodyear, Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Surprise and Tempe.

What’s on today’s agenda?

In today’s session, Beth Mulcahy, Esq. will provide as summary covering Arizona HOA legislation updates and strategic solutions for common association challenges like aging infrastructure, inadequate reserves, budgeting, and fraud prevention.

As always, there will be a free Q&A at the end of the class.

Useful Links from the Session:

• 2024 HOA/Condo Legislation Summary

• Reserve Funds for Associations (Cheat Sheet)

• CAI Report: Aging Infrastructure in Community Associations

• Preventing Fraud & Embezzlement (Cheat Sheet)

• Board Member Roles & Responsibilities (Cheat Sheet)

• Amending Association Documents & Rental Restrictions

• Bidding and Contracting (Cheat Sheet)

• Community Association Board Meetings (Cheat Sheet)

Google Review link: https://g.page/r/CUaKxgS42hUKEB0/review

Disclaimer: The intent of our Zoom & Facebook Live First Friday Free Call-In is to provide a forum for board members and community managers to receive answers to HOA/condo legal questions. Please note, the First Friday Free Call-In session is general in nature, and is not intended to and should not be relied upon or construed as a legal opinion or legal advice regarding any specific issue or factual circumstance. You should directly consult with an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation. You are welcome to contact Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. for legal advice; however, contacting us does not necessarily create an attorney-client relationship. As such, please do not share any confidential information in this forum and please do not send any confidential information to Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. until such time as an attorney-client relationship has been established.

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Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. 3001 East Camelback Road, Suite 130 Phoenix, Arizona 85016 www.mulcahylawfirm.com Phone: 602-241-1093

Thank you for joining us for our firm’s Live Virtual First Friday Event! It’s hard to believe we are into the third month of 2024… Happy March and happy early St. Patrick’s Day!

• 31 real-world questions submitted by HOA board members, owners, and community managers.

• Topics covered:

  • Use of community amenities by property managers.

  • Board access to management communication records.

  • Legal use of binding arbitration in CC&Rs.

  • Transfer fees on non-sale ownership changes.

  • Gate camera use and privacy.

  • Special assessments and donation handling.

  • Meeting minute requirements (especially under declarant vs. homeowner control).

  • Board authority to change budgeted items (like audits).

  • Enforcement challenges with fines and yard maintenance.

  • Legitimacy of ballots and write-in candidates.

  • Property taxes on common areas.

  • Reserve fund misuse.

  • Open meeting exceptions for attorney training.

  • Delinquency and legal recourse with LLCs.

  • Combining board offices, architecture approvals, insurance coverage, transfer/disclosure fee legality, and more.

Links and Cheat Sheets mentioned in this episode:

AZ Legislation: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/2024-summary-of-arizona-legislation-regarding-hoas-condos/

Disclosure and Transfer Fees: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/community-association-disclosure-fees-transfer-fees/

ARS 33-01818: https://www.azleg.gov/viewdocument/?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/33/01818.htm

Collecting Assessments: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/collecting-delinquent-assessments-cc-r-enforcement/

Disclaimer: The intent of our Zoom & Facebook Live First Friday Free Call-In is to provide a forum for board members and community managers to receive answers to HOA/condo legal questions. Please note, the First Friday Free Call-In session is general in nature, and is not intended to and should not be relied upon or construed as a legal opinion or legal advice regarding any specific issue or factual circumstance. You should directly consult with an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation. You are welcome to contact Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. for legal advice; however, contacting us does not necessarily create an attorney-client relationship. As such, please do not share any confidential information in this forum and please do not send any confidential information to Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. until such time as an attorney-client relationship has been established.

Copyright 2024.