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 [...]
HOA and condo owners in Arizona have broad legal rights to inspect and copy their association’s books and records. In fact, there are very few association records an association can withhold from disclosure to its members. Arizona law requires planned communities (A.R.S. Section 33-1805) and condominiums (A.R.S. Section 33-1258) to make all financial and other records of the association reasonably [...]
Let’s face it, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed how Arizona HOAs and condos conduct business. For everyone’s safety, in-person board meetings are not recommended until there is widespread vaccination in our country. Set forth below are “tips from ten months in the trenches” on how associations can comply with the Arizona Open Meeting law and conduct successful virtual board meetings. [...]
While it is difficult to predict 2021 with 100% accuracy (hello...2020 COVID-19 pandemic!), here are our law firm’s 10 predictions for HOA and condo boards/managers in 2021. Continued Use of Virtual Meetings: Boards will continue to conduct virtual board/annual meetings until there is widespread vaccination available (and maybe even beyond!). I encourage boards and managers to check out our Cheat [...]
The ongoing global pandemic has created numerous challenges for community associations, which has further emphasized the importance of Board leadership. With that in mind, right now is a great time to focus on leadership qualities, several of which are discussed below in more detail: (1) Emphasizing Teamwork: Your Board can achieve success by acting as a team (consider participating in [...]
With election season upon us, it is important for board members and managers to be aware of, and prepared to address political hot button issues, including gun control. What are associations’ rights regarding gun control within the community, and how can the board effectively balance the associations’ right, owners’ rights and community safety? Relevant Laws The Second Amendment of the [...]
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 [...]
Author: Lauren Vie, Esq. Many boards have taken the position that the board does not have an obligation to address reports of harassment in the community. Generally, boards try to avoid confrontation and are unsure how to deal with a resident who harasses others. Boards tend to be reluctant to escalate matters and incur legal fees. Some board members are [...]
Summer is officially here and many associations across the valley take a momentary “break” from association business to enjoy the summer. If your association board holds less meetings over the course of the summer it is important to remember that the board must remain vigilant about monitoring the association’s finances. Our firm has found that a lack of oversight leads [...]
Our firm is starting to hear from some of our clients that their homeowners are struggling to make their HOA assessment payments each month because of the impact that COVID-19 has had on many families and their jobs in America. We want to make sure our clients are keeping an eye on the association’s financial status each month, to make [...]
