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HOA rules vs CC&Rs Arizona disputes often arise when a homeowner is told they violated a “rule,” but the recorded CC&Rs appear to say something different. The short answer is that CC&Rs generally control over board-adopted rules because they are recorded…
Read the articleHOA ledger Arizona disputes often begin when a homeowner receives a payoff statement, collection letter, or notice of lien and sees numbers that do not make sense. Your HOA ledger is the financial history of your account with the association. It should…
Read the articleHOA remove tenant Arizona questions usually arise after a homeowner receives a violation letter demanding that a tenant be removed from the property. The short answer is that an Arizona HOA generally cannot directly evict your tenant, but it may have…
Read the articleIf you own a condominium in Arizona and just received a bill for a repair you believed was a common element, you are probably asking a straightforward question: can the condo association really make me pay for this? This often arises when an association…
Read the articleSummary (TLDR): In Arizona, an HOA acts ultra vires only when it takes action outside the authority granted by its recorded CC&Rs, bylaws, rules, or applicable statutes. Most disputes labeled “ultra vires” are actually disagreements about interpretation or…
Read the articleI just published a new YouTube video: Can an HOA Enter Your Property Without Permission in Arizona? Can an HOA enter your property without permission? In Arizona, the answer depends largely on what your CC&Rs say. In this video, I explain how many…
Read the articleFighting an HOA violation in Arizona begins with one question: does the association actually have the authority to enforce what it claims you violated? A violation letter can feel definitive, but it is not a court order. Arizona law requires associations…
Read the articleI just published a new YouTube video: New Arizona Case Changes How Homeowners Sue HOAs A recent Arizona Court of Appeals decision (IQTUNHEIMR, LLC v. Val Vista Lakes Community Association, et al) clarified when a homeowner can sue an HOA directly and when…
Read the articleSummary (TLDR): Arizona HOAs and condominium associations cannot delay architectural approval indefinitely. While governing documents often give architectural committees discretion, that discretion is not unlimited. When an HOA fails to act within a…
Read the articleI just published a new YouTube video: 4 Things Every Arizona HOA Homeowner Should Do myOwn a home in an Arizona HOA? Do these 4 things now. Most HOA problems don’t start with a big fight. They start with missed details. 1️⃣ Read the CC&Rs and rules (yes,…
Read the articleI just published a new YouTube video: HOA Parking Rules Arizona | What Homebuyers Should Know Parking seems simple — until you move into an HOA. From overnight parking bans to guest-space fines, Arizona homeowners are often surprised by how restrictive…
Read the articleI just published a new YouTube video: What’s the Difference Between HOA Rules and CC&Rs in Arizona Under Arizona law, HOA rules and CC&Rs do not carry the same authority, and understanding the difference matters if you receive a violation notice. CC&Rs are…
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