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I just published a new YouTube video: Arizona Homeowners 3 Mistakes That Can Cost You Your Home If you own a home in Arizona, there are legal issues that can affect your property, your family, and your finances without you realizing it. In this video,…
Read the articleSummary (TLDR): Before suing an HOA in Arizona, homeowners should use the tools Arizona law already provides, including reviewing the governing documents, requesting records, attending hearings, and documenting inconsistent enforcement. Many HOA disputes…
Read the articleA special assessment is one of the most disruptive charges an HOA can levy in Arizona. These assessments are usually large, unexpected, and tied to specific repairs or capital projects. Whether the board can impose one without homeowner approval depends on…
Read the articleI just published a new YouTube video: HOA Rules on Emotional Support Animals in Arizona | Homebuyer Tips Thinking about buying in an HOA? Before you fall in love with that community, make sure you understand how pet and emotional support animal rules…
Read the articleI just published a new YouTube video: HOA Rental Rules in Arizona | What Buyers Need to Ask If you plan to rent your Arizona property — even part-time — HOA rental restrictions can make or break your plans. This video breaks down how rental caps,…
Read the articleSummary (TLDR): In Arizona, an HOA can often increase regular dues without a homeowner vote if the governing documents authorize the board to do so and the increase is reasonable and tied to the association’s budget. Votes are typically required only for…
Read the articleI just published a new YouTube video: Check the Reserves Before You Buy – HOA Essentials Thinking about buying a home or condo in an HOA community in Arizona? This conversation with Arizona attorney Anjali J. Patel and real estate professional Mina Kuper…
Read the articleSummary (TLDR): Arizona HOAs can impose fines only if they follow the required notice-and-hearing process and stay within the authority granted by their governing documents. A fine is often unenforceable when the HOA skips notice, denies a meaningful…
Read the articleSummary (TLDR): An HOA fine in Arizona is only enforceable if the association has authority under its governing documents and follows the procedures required by Arizona law, including proper notice and an opportunity to be heard. Many HOA fines are…
Read the articleSummary (TLDR): In Arizona, an HOA lien can only include certain types of charges, primarily unpaid assessments and amounts expressly authorized by statute and the governing documents. Attorney fees, fines, self-help charges, and administrative costs often…
Read the articleSummary (TLDR): Arizona law gives homeowners the right to inspect and copy most HOA records, including financials, meeting minutes, contracts, and account ledgers. HOAs must generally produce records within ten business days under A.R.S. § 33-1805 or §…
Read the articleSummary (TLDR): In Arizona, HOA assessments are the primary charges that fund community operations, and unpaid assessments can lead to liens if statutory requirements are met. Arizona law strictly limits what an HOA can treat as an assessment and what…
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