2025 HOA/Condo Academy #12 : First Friday Virtual Event (Q&A).

Описание: Today’s Live Virtual First Friday Event is held in combination with Class #12 of the 2025 Virtual HOA/Condo Academy. This is our firm’s final virtual session of this year!

00:00 Intro
00:46 Beth Mulcahy, Esq.
01:53 Neighborhood Services
05:38 Question about selling a home with fines.
08:33 Is it legal to use a special assessment to increase a
reserve?
09:09 Can we use a Google or some AI source to condense meetings?
10:47 HOA director wants to no longer identify
who makes a motion or a 2nd in our minutes.
11:20 Is our board violating AZ Open Meeting Law?
13:10 Does AZ law differentiate between online and
mail-in ballots vs. a meeting?
15:11 If a Board violates state laws & HOA governing bylaws.
17:14 If a lawsuit against a community is settled, is information
related to the suit still confidential?
18:50 In a condo association, can the board approve one
owner’s exclusive use of common area?
20:39 How can the association investigate or confirm room
rentals?
23:02 There is a conflict between the Master & Sub
HOA governing documents.
24:31 What flags
are owners legally allowed to fly under Arizona law?
26:19 What risks arise when the board informally
allows owners to decorate common areas?
29:37 Question about voting and transitioning from declarant
control.
31:33 Is it appropriate for the Board to give the HOA manager a
small gift for the holidays?
31:58 Does the open meeting law require boards to discuss and
decide all matters only during properly noticed open
meetings?
33:25 Where does the
HOA’s repair responsibility end and the homeowner’s
responsibility begin?
34:56 If members voted down the 2026 budget, can the board
still increase dues under the existing 2025 budget?
38:58 What is the process and
minimum amount required to place a lien and potentially
foreclose for non‑payment of HOA assessments?
41:45 In an HOA where three of five directors’ terms expire
before the rescheduled annual meeting and election, do
those three directors hold over until the new election?
43:57 Can the association change
the landscaping within the easement?
44:50 May the Architectural Review Committee approve an
application solely by email?
46:03 Is a rule limiting owners and their pets to
using only the common-area lawn adjacent to their own
unit legally enforceable?
48:15 Question about casting votes.
50:42 What kinds of
‘personal information about an individual member’ are
allowed to be discussed in executive session?
52:54 What due diligence or red flags should the board watch
for when a non-owner-occupied home in the community
begins renovations?
54:11 Who is typically responsible for repairing water leaks?
56:52 Question about meeting minutes.
59:40 Can a board legally prevent homeowners from creating an
independent social media platform?
1:01:05 What’s the difference between a law firm & a
management company filing?
1:03:02 Can the board simply accept financials?
1:03:48 Question about damaged roads.
1:04:53 Is approving expenses via email an issue?
1:05:27 Can the board communicate regarding a waiver or reduce
a fine?
1:06:41 What flags
are owners legally allowed to fly under Arizona law?
1:08:12 Happy Holidays
1:08:20 Upcoming Classes & Events
1:09:14 Copyright 2025

Links & Cheat Sheets mentioned in this class:
Mulcahy Law Firm Website - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com
Disclosure & Transfer Fees - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/public...
Parking in your Association - https://www.https://www.mulcahylawfir...
Top 10 Association Law - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/public...
BOD Removal - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/public...
A.R.S. 33–1808 (A) (B) / Condo A.R.S. 33–1261 -
https://www.azleg.gov/ars/33/01261.htm
https://www.azleg.gov/ars/33/01808.htm
TRansition from Developer to Homeowner - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/public...
Open Meeting Law - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/public...
Budgeting - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/public...
CONDO ARS 33-1256: -
https://www.azleg.gov/ars/33/01256.htm
PLANNED COMMUNITY 33-1807: -
https://www.azleg.gov/ars/33/01807.htm
Architectural Review - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/public...
Federal Laws - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/public...
A.R.S. 33-1808 (for Planned Communities) and
A.R.S. 33-1261 (for Condominiums) -
https://www.azleg.gov/ars/33/01261.htm
Upcoming 2026 Classes and Seminars: -
https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/upcomi...

Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C.
3001 East Camelback Road, Suite 130
Phoenix, Arizona 85016
www.mulcahylawfirm.com
Phone: 602-241-1093
Fax: 602-264-4663