Homeowners Association Law

When homeowners stop paying assessments, the financial strain falls on everyone else in the community. Repairs stall, reserves dwindle and the board must make tough calls. For these situations, Arizona law gives homeowners associations (HOAs) a powerful collection...

Arizona condo owners often wonder whether their condo associations can enforce pet restrictions. These rules exist to maintain the property’s appearance and minimize conflicts between residents. However, it’s important to understand how strictly associations can...

Homeowners’ Associations (HOAs) play a vital role in maintaining the quality, appearance and overall value of many residential communities. At the heart of every successful HOA lies a solid set of bylaws that govern everything from property use to community behavior....

As the owner of a homeowners association, you know that you have a legal right to set up certain rules that the homeowners are going to have to follow. This goes far beyond the rules that traditional property owners are bound by, which are typically just defined by...

Homeowner associations (HOAs) have many responsibilities in maintaining the peace and order in their neighborhood. Apart from the responsibilities, they also often face multiple challenges in maintaining a harmonious community. Enforcing the covenants and restrictions...

There are many positives to owning a condominium in Arizona. When compared to owning a house, it avoids many of the challenges that people might face including being solely responsible for repairs, maintenance and safety. Still, there are difficulties that can arise....

A person who agrees to be on the board of a homeowners’ association, or HOA, needs to understand that the opportunity comes with a lot of responsibilities. Individual board members, as well as the board itself, must make sure they follow the HOA’s founding and other...

For residents of Arizona condominiums or cooperatives the question of suing a condo board member personally may arise. The complexity of this issue hinges on factors such as the board member’s conduct, relevant laws and available protections. This blog post aims to...

Running an homeowners' association or cooperative can be difficult in several regards. For many who serve on a board of directors, enforcing covenants can be the trickiest part. After all, a lot of people dislike the conflict involved with enforcement, as it can cause...

Many people in Arizona live in communities that have homeowners’ associations. These associations charge various dues to the people living within the association in exchange for the association providing services to the community. Homeowner associations also have the...