In Arizona, where natural disasters such as wildfires and floods are not uncommon, an effectively tailored emergency response plan is imperative for Homeowners Associations (HOAs) to safeguard lives, properties, and maintain order amidst chaos.

Navigating the responsibilities of an Arizona HOA, transparency and trust emerge as pillars essential to cultivating a thriving community. Governed by the Arizona Planned Community and Condominium Acts, these associations are not just about enforcing rules or managing common areas; they’re also about fostering an environment where every member feels heard, valued, and engaged.

HOA management in AZ has transformed with the advent of technology, providing homeowners associations (HOAs) and property management services an edge in administrative efficiency and community engagement. Technology streamlines the exhaustive processes involved in HOA management, from financial record-keeping and dues processing to maintenance coordination and community oversight.

HOA records retention is not just a procedural formality; it’s essential for effective association management. It’s the cornerstone for continuity, aiding decision-making, and assists in navigating legal processes.

In the ever-evolving legal landscape, homeowners associations (HOAs) and planned communities in Arizona find themselves with some new reporting requirements from the Federal Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”).

When it comes to managing a condominium board in Arizona, legal intricacies are par for the course. Navigating these complexities without expert guidance can be a risky endeavor.

Architectural guidelines are more than mere regulations. They’re the keystones that shape the character and quality of our communities.

Steering a condominium board towards success demands more than just good intentions and hard work. It requires a blend of strategic foresight, legal savvy, and community spirit.

Selecting the right contractors for maintenance of your association or planned community is crucial to keeping up the appearance, functionality, and overall value.

Maintaining a well-managed homeowners association (HOA) is a considerable task that demands diligent planning, financial acuity, and a proactive approach to property maintenance. For board members representing homeowners associations and condominiums, understanding the intricacies of HOA reserve studies is crucial.

From an outside perspective, there are a lot of similarities between many condominiums and planned communities. Both have many individual homeowners in a planned development with common areas and amenities available to the community.

In Arizona, homeowners’ associations (HOAs) and condominiums face unique challenges due to the state’s distinct climate, particularly during the monsoon season.

Arizona’s planned communities are facing a significant shift in governance with the enactment of House Bill 2298. Effective from October 30, 2023, HB 2298 alters the control that community associations have over public roadways within their jurisdictions.

Hiring the right law firm to represent your homeowners association can significantly improve HOA assessment collections and make life easier for the board of directors.

HOA law involves many local, state, and federal laws. To remain compliant with these rules throughout changes in the law and changing needs within your community, having a law firm on retainer

Homeowners’ associations play a pivotal role in the upkeep of communities. From landscaping to shared amenities, HOAs are responsible for numerous tasks that enhance residents’ living experience

Homeownership in planned communities and condominiums often comes with the responsibility of being a part of the broader association. While HOAs play a crucial role in maintaining the aesthetics and functionality of these communities

Homeowners’ associations (HOAs) and condominium associations play a vital role in maintaining the harmony and integrity of planned communities.

In the aftermath of the tragic Surfside condominium collapse in Florida, the relevance and importance of Homeowners Association (HOA) reserve funds are shown in a new light.

As the end of the 2023 Legislative Session nears its end, Governor Hobbs has signed several pieces of legislation that affect planned communities and condominiums.

On April 18, 2023, Governor Hobbs signed legislation that regulates whether a planned community has the authority to regulate publics streets within the community.

Homeowners associations play a crucial role in maintaining the visual appeal, functionality, and overall value of the communities they govern.

Kalway v. Calabria Ranch HOA LLC arose from a dispute between a homeowner, Maarten Kalway, and his homeowners association, Calabria Ranch HOA LLC.

In 2022, the Arizona legislature passed several bills affecting community associations, all of which are effective as of September 24, 2022.

As an HOA you need to ensure that you have provided means by which the cars in your communities are adequately regulated in order to achieve cohesion between homeowners.

There is no question that digital solutions and online platforms can save tons of time for homeowners associations. Every paper process that can be replaced with a digital solution is probably worth exploring.

Arizona Proposition 209, otherwise known as the “Predatory Debt Collection Protection Act,” will directly impact homeowners associations and planned communities. Prop 209 states that an HOA will be limited in its ability to garnish a delinquent owners’ earnings or bank account.

Whenever you see a story on the news about an HOA, the odds of it being positive are low. As a board member of an HOA in Arizona, your instinct kicks in, and you want to know what they are doing wrong. So, you jump on your laptop, conduct research on HOA Arizona bylaws or PR strategies for board members, but immediately hit a brick wall because you don’t know where to start.

Finding the right HOA management company is one of the most important things the Board of directors can do to make sure their community is well run. An HOA management company takes on many of the day-to-day responsibilities of running the association.

Election years can be an interesting time for everyone. It is natural for people to want to show support for their preferred candidates, but associations also typically want to set reasonable ground rules for the acceptable ways to display political signs in the community.

The rapidly increasing shift from conventional vehicles to electric vehicles has led several states, including Oregon, California, Hawaii, Washington, Florida, and Colorado, to draft specific laws for them. This includes provisions regarding the installation of charging stations for the vehicles.

HOA litigation might not be as common as other types of business litigation, but claims against a homeowners association or planned community can be expensive and prolonged. They can become a central focus for the board of directors and divisive for the community.

As the popularity of short term rentals continues to grow, it is important for associations and planned communities to stay up to date on Arizona short term rental laws and how they apply to HOAs.

Arizona has many state specific laws for planned communities and condominiums, but there are several overriding federal laws that apply to all HOAs. All HOA board members and individual property owners should understand the federal HOA laws that apply to their association and how they impact operations in Arizona HOAs.

It should come as no surprise to Arizona residents that the state needs to find ways to effectively conserve water. This can be at odds with Arizona associations and planned communities that restricted members from replacing natural grass with artificial turf.

Being a board member of an Arizona HOA involves lots of work. Plus it’s an unpaid volunteer position! Effectiveness is proactively addressing issues before they become problems and finding simple and methodical procedures that use existing assets and valuable templates to get the job done right.

Homeowners’ associations and board members have a central purpose of building and maintaining a community that members enjoy living in. The main driving force of that structure of community is the covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs) that establish the rules that the members must follow.

While dogs are often lauded as man’s best friend there are times when they, as well as other pets, can pose legal issues for HOAs and condominium associations. Many of the legal issues can be avoided by regulating and enforcing pet policies in HOAs.

Serving on the board of a homeowner’s association can be much more time-consuming and difficult than most people expect. There are not many resources available to help save you time and effort while you figure out what to focus on and how to get things done.

There are not many people that get excited about record keeping, but it must be a top priority for any Arizona HOA. Arizona law makes any association or planned community responsible for accurate record keeping and providing those records to any individual member upon request.

Everyone we know that buys a home in a planned community or homeowners association wants a neighborhood that will be a good, safe place to live and that their home will not lose value from neighbors that do not maintain their property.

Even seasoned board members can be daunted by the most difficult part of their volunteerism, managing the owners. Many a meeting has fallen to chaos when the Board did not take management initiative. What started as an opportunity to share opinions and ideas became nothing more than an embittered imbroglio of discontent.

Our Owners (mostly) love a holiday. Owners around the country love to put up festive lights and decorations to celebrate. The news loves digging into stories of holiday-related enforcement. Holiday decorations are a tricky issue for HOAs that want to put certain restrictions on seasonal decorations and light displays.

As a new nominee to the Board, you were likely more focused on your agenda than the realities of serving as a volunteer Director for a non-profit homeowners’ association.

Our Associations have taken notice of the efficiencies and cost savings offered by new virtual methods of public. They are simply too good to be ignored. But their dangers are not always obvious.

The nominations tendered. The ballots cast and tallied. Suddenly you are on the Board. What was once whim gone as reality settles in and the first Board Meeting closes in on you… What’s your job again?

Short-term rentals are on the rise. Snowbirds migrate here in the winter. All seasons are ripe for outdoor escapades. Arizona attracts short-term renters year-round.

Arizona HOAs are obligated to enforce the restrictions contained in the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) and Rules and Regulations. Enforcing these restrictions can help to preserve the property values within the communities.

Homeowners’ Associations carry a great deal of responsibility when it comes to maintaining the community. HOAs are often required by their governing documents to perform many actions, which may include maintaining insurance policies, paying for water or sewer charges, maintaining landscaping, caring for community facilities such as pools, playgrounds or golf courses, repairing roofing damages, maintaining common element areas, and much more.