Virtual board and annual meetings have become commonplace in the post-pandemic world. But, what happens when a homeowner doesn’t want virtual meetings and demands that the association hold in-person board or annual meetings? Homeowners may prefer in-person meetings for several reasons, including limited technology or simply missing in-person interaction. However, most boards agree that there are many benefits to virtual [...]
Like it or not, virtual board and annual meetings are likely going to continue for Arizona HOAs and condos in the foreseeable future. There are many benefits of virtual board and annual meetings. Virtual meetings are more convenient for directors and owners, allowing individuals to attend from anywhere they have internet access. Increased convenience may lead to increased participation and [...]
Pursuant to ARS Section 10-3708, a written ballot may be delivered via an online voting system so long as the online voting system: (1) Authenticates the member's identity; (2) Authenticates the validity of each electronic vote to ensure that the vote is not altered in transit; (3) Transmits a receipt to each member who casts an electronic vote; and (4) [...]
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 [...]
Between now and June 1, 2021, it is “annual meeting season” in Arizona! With the Covid-19 Pandemic still in full force, it is our opinion that associations should be conducting their 2021 annual meeting via a “virtual” platform such as Zoom. Under Arizona law, A.R.S. 33-1804(B) and 33-1248(B), an association must conduct an annual meeting of its membership at least [...]
Author: Paige Marks, Esq. Arizona law requires associations to hold an annual meeting each year. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, holding an annual meeting in person this year has not been an option for many associations and our firm has not advised in person meetings since around March 2020. Our firm is currently recommending that our clients hold their 2020 [...]
Approximately 65 million Americans (or 1 in every 5) live in homeowner associations, including condominiums and planned communities in the United States.[1] The number of homeowner association communities in the United States has risen from approximately 10,000 communities in 1970 to 342,000 communities in 2016.[2] In a recent study, Arizona ranked tenth in the country in number of community associations, [...]
As any board member will tell you, managing the day-to-day operations of an association can be a daunting task. Many associations hire a professional management company to assist them with their responsibilities. But with so many management companies out there, how do you know which one is right for your association? Below is a step-by-step process that our firm has [...]
If you’re a Baby Boomer serving on your community association’s board of directors, you may have already begun noticing a shift in the characteristics and tendencies of your neighbors (and maybe even your fellow board members). Don’t call me, just email or text. Can I pay those assessments online? Our community needs to “go green”! Do we have a Facebook [...]
How can your Board of Directors become the Golden State Warriors of community associations? While it might seem silly to compare multi-millionaire athletes playing professional sports to volunteer board members of a non-profit corporation, there are a number of similar underlying keys to success. Teamwork: the Warriors are known for playing unselfish, “team” basketball. In much the same way, your [...]
