Thank you for joining us for our firm’s Live Virtual First Friday Event! It’s hard to believe we are into the third month of 2024… Happy March and happy early St. Patrick’s Day!

• 31 real-world questions submitted by HOA board members, owners, and community managers.

• Topics covered:

  • Use of community amenities by property managers.

  • Board access to management communication records.

  • Legal use of binding arbitration in CC&Rs.

  • Transfer fees on non-sale ownership changes.

  • Gate camera use and privacy.

  • Special assessments and donation handling.

  • Meeting minute requirements (especially under declarant vs. homeowner control).

  • Board authority to change budgeted items (like audits).

  • Enforcement challenges with fines and yard maintenance.

  • Legitimacy of ballots and write-in candidates.

  • Property taxes on common areas.

  • Reserve fund misuse.

  • Open meeting exceptions for attorney training.

  • Delinquency and legal recourse with LLCs.

  • Combining board offices, architecture approvals, insurance coverage, transfer/disclosure fee legality, and more.

Links and Cheat Sheets mentioned in this episode:

AZ Legislation: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/2024-summary-of-arizona-legislation-regarding-hoas-condos/

Disclosure and Transfer Fees: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/community-association-disclosure-fees-transfer-fees/

ARS 33-01818: https://www.azleg.gov/viewdocument/?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/33/01818.htm

Collecting Assessments: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/collecting-delinquent-assessments-cc-r-enforcement/

Disclaimer: The intent of our Zoom & Facebook Live First Friday Free Call-In is to provide a forum for board members and community managers to receive answers to HOA/condo legal questions. Please note, the First Friday Free Call-In session is general in nature, and is not intended to and should not be relied upon or construed as a legal opinion or legal advice regarding any specific issue or factual circumstance. You should directly consult with an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation. You are welcome to contact Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. for legal advice; however, contacting us does not necessarily create an attorney-client relationship. As such, please do not share any confidential information in this forum and please do not send any confidential information to Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. until such time as an attorney-client relationship has been established.

Copyright 2024.

Welcome to class #2 of our firm’s 2024 Virtual HOA/Condo Academy - in partnership with the cities of Avondale, Chandler, Glendale, Goodyear, Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Surprise and Tempe.

In today’s session, I will provide a summary on the HOA/condo bills that have been introduced in this legislative session, then we will discuss everything you need to know about how to run legal and effective board meetings and annual meetings. I will be teaching you the proper planning, agenda preparation and procedure for conducting regular board meetings and annual meetings. I will also cover the use of virtual meetings, executive sessions, use of email to make decisions, minute taking, efficient and quick board meetings, and how the board can “shine” at annual meetings.

As always, there will be a free Q and A at the end of the class so we encourage you to submit your questions via the Q&A box on Zoom or the comments section on Facebook Live, and we will answer ALL of your legal questions during this session! Please limit it to one question per person and be specific in your question as there will be follow-up once your question has been submitted.

Links and Cheat Sheets mentioned in this class:

2024 Legislative Summary: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/2024-summary-of-arizona-legislation-regarding-hoas-condos/

“Community Association Board Meetings” https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/association-board-meetings/

“How to Conduct Successful Annual Meetings” https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/conduct-successful-annual-meetings/

Open Meeting Law and Recording Board Meetings: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/arizonas-open-meeting-law-and-rules-for-recording/

“Tips for Conducting Virtual Board Meetings” https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/tips-for-conducting-virtual-board-meetings/

Google Review link: https://g.page/r/CUaKxgS42hUKEB0/review

Disclaimer: The intent of our Zoom & Facebook Live First Friday Free Call-In is to provide a forum for board members and community managers to receive answers to HOA/condo legal questions. Please note, the First Friday Free Call-In session is general in nature, and is not intended to and should not be relied upon or construed as a legal opinion or legal advice regarding any specific issue or factual circumstance. You should directly consult with an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation. You are welcome to contact Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. for legal advice; however, contacting us does not necessarily create an attorney-client relationship. As such, please do not share any confidential information in this forum and please do not send any confidential information to Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. until such time as an attorney-client relationship has been established.

Copyright 2024.

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