It’s official! 81 days into the 2022 Arizona Legislative Session, the first major bill pertaining to planned communities was signed into law. On March 30, 2022, Governor Ducey signed into law HB2131 which adds a new section to the Planned Communities Act (A.R.S. Section 33-1819) and paves the way for planned community owners to install artificial turf on their property. [...]
By: Beth Mulcahy, Esq. We are lucky to live in a place where we don't have to worry about extreme weather due to winter storms like other places in the country are experiencing. But, come summertime, you never know when a big dust storm or heavy monsoon may hit! Is your Association prepared? Now is a good time to put [...]
By Beth Mulcahy, Esq. There is a growing problem in community associations – owners who hoard books, newspapers, trash, knick-knacks, furniture, scrap metal, animals, rotting food and everything in between. The problem is common and has been identified as a serious behavioral illness. “Hoarders” are usually isolated and suffer from the psychological issues that produce the clinical definition of hoarding, [...]
by Beth Mulcahy, Esq. Question: Our association is about to transition from developer to owner control. Do you have any advice on this process? Answer: Yes, I do! Our firm has successfully helped numerous associations through the transition process. Transition from developer control occurs when control of the association shifts from the developer to the owners. The transfer of control can occur [...]
