Its officially summer here in Arizona and that means that many people are leaving the Valley for cooler temperatures. It can be difficult to keep Board business going when so many people and Board members are away, but we have tips to make sure you can hold meetings and keep your association productive over the summer. Many associations do not [...]
As Federal and local governmental guidance on COVID-19 continues to evolve, it is important for community associations to continue to adapt accordingly. On or around May 13, 2021, the CDC issued new Guidelines regarding masks, which generally provides that individuals who are vaccinated are not required (with certain limited exceptions) to wear masks indoors or outdoors. Furthermore, the law recently [...]
Have you ever heard the phrase “penny wise but pound foolish”? One common mistake is trying to save a little money by hiring an unlicensed contractor. In the end, the unlicensed contractor ends up costing a lot more money for the association. My advice… Hire licensed and bonded contractors for projects that under Arizona law requires you to hire licensed [...]
Have your Association documents been amended in the past decade? If your answer to this question is “NO”, now is the time to act! Almost every year over the past two decades, the Arizona legislature passed new laws regarding HOAs and condos. It is very possible your association’s documents are in conflict with many of the new laws. Your association should [...]
As of last week, according to ADHS, over 40% of Arizona’s population has received at least one dose of the vaccine. As you may have heard, the CDC has released a new set of mask guidelines for vaccinated people. If you are an Arizonan that is fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the CDC’s new guidelines suggest that you can take your [...]
One of the larger problems in HOAs/condos is getting owners to follow the CC&Rs, bylaws and rules. Some of the most typical violations by owners are the following: tenants not following rules, not getting ACC approval, failure to maintain landscaping, not putting away trash cans, parking, smoking, installing unapproved signs and flags and not paying assessments. The following are some [...]
Sales of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles hit the two million mark in the United States in 2019, and continue to grow at a rapid pace. According to EV Sales Blog, registrations of plug-in electric cars rose 136% year-over-year for the period ending in February 2021. And with more auto manufacturers adding electric vehicles to their lineups, sales are expected [...]
Hatfields vs. McCoys: Does our Board Have to get involved in feuds between neighbors in our HOA/Condo? Short answer: It depends. Sorry to be vague, but, each situation between feuding neighbors needs to be carefully evaluated in light of some recent changes to Fair Housing laws. In 2016, Fair Housing laws were amended to document a community association’s potential liability [...]
Some Arizona associations are currently facing the challenge of dealing with owners who are habitually behind on their assessment payments. Sometimes these owners don’t remit payment for several years, and, some owners withhold assessments for months until they are finally contacted by the association. Honestly, right now, Arizona HOAs/condos shouldn’t have a large number of owners not paying assessments. The [...]
I was recently asked the following question… The treasurer for our association is refusing to give other board members any of our association’s financial records, including bank statements. 3/5 of our board members worry that the treasurer may be embezzling the association’s money. What can we do as a board to get this situation under control? One of a board [...]
