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Answers for Community Associations

February, 2010   (Vol. 5, Issue 4)
  • Hiring Unlicensed Contractors May Cost More Than You Think!
  • Graffiti - A Community Menace
  • What Effect will the 49th Arizona Legislative Session have on Community Associations
  • DYK? Association Websites Help Associations Get the Word Out!
  • Invitation insert: A Legal Seminar for Community Associations Seminar, March 16, 2010
  • Insert: Schedule for Lunch with Mulcahy mini-seminars
September, 2009   (Vol. 5, Issue 3)
  • The 411 on Reserve Funding and Reserve Studies
  • Should an Association Purchase a Tax Lien?
  • 2009 Legislative Update
  • Announcing: Lunch with Mulcahy Seminars Jan.-May 2010
  • Beth Mulcahy, Esq. accepted into CAI's College of Lawyers
  • DKY? Letter from Beth Mulcahy announcing email newsletters
  • Invitation insert: Attorneys with Answers Seminar, October 20, 2009
  • Insert: Schedule for Lunch with Mulcahy mini-seminars
July, 2009   (Vol. 5, Issue 2)
  • How Associations Can Survive in Tough Economic Times
  • Should the Association File a Defamation Lawsuit?
  • DYK? Bank Owned Properties Must be Maintained
April, 2009   (Vol. 5, Issue 1)
  • Federal Pool Law Applies to Arizona Associations
  • Weekly Summary of Proposed Arizona Community Association Legislation Available Online
  • New Method for Filing Annual Reports with ACC
  • Association Should Bank with FDIC Insured Institutions
  • Are Recording Devices Permissible at HOA Meetings?
  • DYK? Administrative Law Judge Matters Suspended
  • May 14, 2009 Seminar Registration Information Enclosed
October, 2008   (Vol. 4, Issue 4)
  • Ten Steps to Simplify Budget Preparation
  • Holidays are a Time to Build Community Spirit
  • DYK? It is a Sign of the Times
August, 2008   (Vol. 4, Issue 3)
  • New 2008 Community Association Legislation
  • Open Pool Gates Create Liability for Associations
  • Monsoon Safety Tips - Emergency Meetings
  • Is it Legal to Hold Association Meetings in Another State
  • DYK? The Executive Session Board Meeting
January, 2008   (Vol. 4, Issue 2)
  • E-Mail Can Lead to Open Meeting Violations!
  • What Can Associations Do to Protect Themselves When Owners File Bankruptcy
  • DYK? Administrative Law Judges
October, 2007   (Vol. 4, Issue 1)
  • How to Effectively Collect Delinquent Assessments
  • What Can an Association Do about Dangerous Dogs?
  • Owners Have a Legal Right to Inspect Association Books and Records
  • DYK? What is the Procedure for Removing Directors from Office?
July, 2007   (Vol. 3, Issue 4)
  • New Community Association Legislation Goes Into Effect September 19, 2007!
  • Trustee's Sales Hit Record High in the Valley
  • Suggestions for Enforcing CC&Rs
  • DYK? Green Swimming Pools
  • Insert: Cheat Sheet 2007 Legislative Update
May, 2007   (Vol. 3, Issue 3)
  • Governor Napolitano Signs Two New Bills Regarding Community Associations
  • Smoke Free Arizona Act will Impact Community Associations
  • DYK? Tips to Deter Fraud in Community Associations
January, 2007   (Vol. 3, Issue 2)
  • How to Effectively Manage Association Records
  • Qualities of A "Superstar" Community Manager
  • DYK? Typical Duties and Responsibilities of Association Board Members
October, 2006   (Vol. 3, Issue 1)
  • How Should Associations Handle "Hoarders"? Very Carefully!
  • Dealing with Harassment and Bullies in a Community Association
  • DYK? Planned Community Associations Cannot Prohibit Political Signs
July, 2006   (Vol. 2, Issue 4)
  • New Community Association Legislation Goes Into Effect September 19, 2007!
  • Tips for Associations When Selecting and Working with a Contractor
  • Associations Should Evaluate Security Measures
  • DYK? Associations are Required to Record a "Notice of Contact Form" with the County Recorder’s Office
  • Insert: Cheat Sheet 2006 Legislative Update
April, 2006   (Vol. 2, Issue 3)
  • Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. Launches Web Site
  • Consolidating Common Area Tax Parcels Can Save Planned Communities Money
  • Bills Regarding Associations Pending in Arizona Legislature
  • Are Emergency Board Meetings Legal?
  • DYK? Associations Must Appeal 2007 Property Valuations Before April 27, 2006
January, 2006   (Vol. 2, Issue 2)
  • "Happy New Year", A letter from Beth Mulcahy announcing the firm’s 10 Yr. Anniversary and upcoming Legal Seminar
  • What Should an Association Consider When Selecting a Management Company
  • Bills Regarding Associations Pending in Arizona Legislature
  • DYK? Arizona Court of appeals Upholds Association’s Right to Restrict Rentals in an Association
October, 2005   (Vol. 2, Issue 1)
  • What Can an Association Do if a Convicted Sex Offender Moves into the Neighborhood?
  • Suggestions to Eliminate Speeding in Associations
  • How to Limit Dog Barking in Associations
  • DYK? Is the San Tan Beige paint color on you home really San Tan Beige?
July, 2005   (Vol. 1, Issue 4)
  • A letter from Beth Mulcahy regarding 2005 Legislation and Seminar Invitation
  • Summary of Legislation: Removal of Directors, Proxy Voting, Collection Costs, Excess Proceeds from Trustee's Sales, Disclosure Language, Application of Payments, New Federal Bankruptcy Law
  • DYK? Implementing Rental Restrictions
April, 2005   (Vol. 1, Issue 3)
  • What are the Disclosure Requirements for an HOA?
  • What is the Procedure for Amending Association Documents?
  • Arizona Legislature Addresses New Bills
  • DYK? Announcement of Crackdown on Mosquitoes and Dirty Pools
January, 2005   (Vol. 1, Issue 2)
  • A “Happy New Year” Letter from Beth Mulcahy stating the goals of Answers and thanking the readership for their support.
  • What is the Purpose of an Annual Meeting?
  • What Role Does Communication Play in the Association?
  • DYK? New Arizona Legislation for Planned Communities and Condominiums: A.R.S.33-1810 (Planned Communities) and 33-1243 (I): Annual Audits
November, 2004   (Vol. 1, Issue 1)
  • What are the Remedies for Delinquent Assessments?
  • What are the New Laws Affecting Associations?
  • How Can the Board Conduct a Successful Board Meeting?
  • What Information Should Regular Board Meeting Minutes Contain?
  • DYK? Swimming Pools - New Requirements for Semi-Public Pools

Answers for Office Condominiums

April, 2009   (Vol. 3, Issue 1)
  • Trustee's Sale
August, 2008   (Vol. 2, Issue 2)
  • New 2008 Legislation Affects Office Condominiums
  • Written Notice of Contact Required by Office Condominiums
March, 2008   (Vol. 2, Issue 1)
  • Effectively Collecting Delinquent Assessments
November, 2007   (Vol. 1, Issue 2)
  • New Office Condominium Association Legislation In Effect
  • Office Condominiums Must Conduct Open Meetings
  • Insert: Cheat Sheet, Hot Topics & Legal Aspects of Office Condominiums
March, 2007   (Vol. 1, Issue 1)
  • New Office Condominium Association Legislation In Effect
  • Office Condominiums Must Conduct Open Meetings