Welcome to our 6th class of the 2024 Virtual HOA/Condo Academy - in partnership with the cities of Avondale, Chandler, Glendale, Goodyear, Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Surprise and Tempe. Topic - Untangling the Web: Navigating Politics and FAQs in HOAs/Condos

Video Class: https://youtu.be/yoQ3dC9X04I & Q&A portion of this class can be found here: https://youtu.be/Zih8RIBVedM

Links and Cheat Sheets mentioned in this class: The United States Flag Code: 4 USC Ch. 1: THE FLAG - https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?path=/prelim@title4/chapter1&edition=prelim

Arizona Open Meeting Law - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/arizonas-open-meeting-law-and-rules-for-recording/

Community Association Institute (CIA) Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) Resources Page - https://www.caionline.org/Advocacy/Priorities/CTA/Pages/default.aspx

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

Yelp Review: www.yelp.com/biz/mulcahy-law-firm-phoenix

Maricopa County Assessor - https://mcassessor.maricopa.gov/

Preventing Crime for Community Associations - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/preventing-crime-and-limiting-liability/

The United States Flag Code - https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?path=/prelim@title4/chapter1&edition=prelim

Arizona's Open Meeting Law - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/arizonas-open-meeting-law-and-rules-for-recording/

Top 10 Things About Community Association Law - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/top-10-community-association-law/

Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. 3001 East Camelback Road, Suite 130 Phoenix, Arizona 85016 www.mulcahylawfirm.com Phone: 602-241-1093 Fax: 602-264-4663

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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Welcome to our firm’s Live Virtual First Friday Event. First Fridays are a great time to get your questions on Arizona HOA/condo law answered at no charge.

Links and Cheat Sheets mentioned in this Q&A.

Mulcahy Law Firm P.C. website: www.mulcahylawfirm.com

Community Association Board Meetings | Mulcahy Law Firm

The Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) | Mulcahy Law Firm

Enforcement of Association Governing Documents | Mulcahy Law Firm

Annual Board Meeting Checklist | Mulcahy Law Firm

33-1818. Community authority over public roadways; vote of the membership; applicability: https://www.azleg.gov/ars/33/01818.htm

2023 Legislative Update | Mulcahy Law Firm

33-1817 - Declaration amendment; design, architectural committees; review (azleg.gov)

Preventing Crime and Limiting Liability | Mulcahy Law Firm

Security Cameras: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/security-cameras/

Reserve Funds for Community Associations | Mulcahy Law Firm

Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. 3001 East Camelback Road, Suite 130 Phoenix, Arizona 85016 www.mulcahylawfirm.com Phone: 602-241-1093 Fax: 602-264-4663

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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Welcome to our 5th class of the 2024 Virtual HOA/Condo Academy - in partnership with the cities of Avondale, Chandler, Glendale, Goodyear, Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Surprise and Tempe. Topic - Charting Your Course: A Comprehensive Guide to Board Roles and Responsibilities in HOAs/Condos

Welcome to our 5th class of the 2024 Virtual HOA/Condo Academy - in partnership with the cities of Avondale, Chandler, Glendale, Goodyear, Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Surprise and Tempe.

Topic - Charting Your Course: A Comprehensive Guide to Board Roles and Responsibilities in HOAs/Condos

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Links and Cheat Sheets mentioned in this class: 2024 Legislative Summary - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/2024-summary-of-arizona-legislation-regarding-hoas-condos/

Budgeting for Associations - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/budgeting-for-community-associations/ Insurance for Boards - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/insurance-protecting-the-association/ Board Meeting Check List - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/planning-board-meeting-checklist/ Corporate Transparency Act (CTA)/Beneficial Ownership Information - https://www.fincen.gov/boi Board Member Roles & Responsibilities - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/board-member-roles-and-responsibilities/ Amending Association Documents - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/amending-association-documents/ Federal Laws - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/federal-laws-for-community-associations/ Association Records & Documents - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/community-association-records-documents/ Board Meetings - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/association-board-meetings/ Code of Conduct - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/board-of-directors-code-of-conduct/ Difficult People & Harassment - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/dealing-with-difficult-people-harassment/

Parking Violations in HOAs/Condos - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/parking-violations-in-hoas-condos/

2023 Legislative Update - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/2023-legislative-update/

Community Association Institute - https://www.caionline.org/

Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. 3001 East Camelback Road, Suite 130 Phoenix, Arizona 85016 www.mulcahylawfirm.com Phone: 602-241-1093 Fax: 602-264-4663

Hi everyone! Thank you for joining us today for Mulcahy Law Firm’s May Live Virtual First Friday event. First Fridays are a great time to get your questions on Arizona HOA/condo law answered at no charge.

Beth Mulcahy has a business conflict on her schedule this morning so she can’t be here…but, we don’t skip a beat around here! Today’s questions will be answered LIVE by myself, Haidyn DiLorenzo, Esq. and attorney Madeline Gegg, Esq.

Links and Cheat Sheets mentioned in this podcast:

10-3708. Action by written ballot; online voting - https://www.azleg.gov/ars/10/03708.htm

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

Open Meeting Law - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/arizonas-open-meeting-law-and-rules-for-recording/

Rules for Recording - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/arizonas-open-meeting-law-and-rules-for-recording/

Transition from Developer to Homeowner - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/transition-from-developer-to-homeowner/

Working with Rental Properties - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/how-to-work-with-rental-properties/

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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Welcome to our 4th class of the 2024 Virtual HOA/Condo Academy - in partnership with the cities of Avondale, Chandler, Glendale, Goodyear, Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Surprise and Tempe.

Topic: Navigating Stormy Waters: Strategies for Handling Difficult People and Situations in HOAs/Condos

In today’s class, Beth Mulcahy, Esq. will provide a summary on the HOA/condo bills that have been introduced in this legislative session, then tips for managing difficult situations and handling difficult owners in HOAs/Condos, we’ll also cover the removal of a board member and code of conduct.

Links and cheat sheets mentions in this Class:

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

Using the DISC Personality to Help Your Association - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/using-the-dics-personality-to-help-your-association-get-along-and-get-things-done/

Dealing with Difficult People & Harassment - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/dealing-with-difficult-people-harassment/

Only ONE Hour?... 9 Steps to an Efficient, Effective Board Meeting - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/only-one-hour9-steps-to-an-efficient-effective-board-meeting/

A.R.S. 33–1813 / Condo A.R.S. 33–1243 - https://www.azleg.gov/ars/33/01243.htm The Board of Director's Code of Conduct - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/association-boards-code-of-conduct/

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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 Fax: 602-264-4663

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.

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