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How to Request HOA Financials and Red Flags to Look For
If you want to request HOA financials in Arizona, the law is on your side. A.R.S. 33-1805 makes the financial and other records of a planned community association open to examination by members, and the association has ten business days to make them…
Letting Someone Live With You in Arizona? You Need a Lease, No Exceptions
I just published a new YouTube video: Letting Someone Live With You in Arizona? You Need a Lease, No Exceptions Even if it’s family. Even if it’s a friend. Even if it feels weird to make it “official.” Having someone live in your property comes with real…
What to Expect When You Book an HOA Consultation With Us
I just published a new YouTube video: What to Expect When You Book an HOA Consultation With Us When you book an HOA consultation with me, you’ll know exactly what you’re getting, a fixed amount of time for a fixed price. Right now, consultations are $165…
2026 Arizona HOA Law Changes: What Passed, What’s Pending, and What It Means for Homeowners
Last updated: June 16, 2026 By Anjali Patel, Tyler Allen Law Firm Anjali Patel is an attorney at Tyler Allen Law Firm in Phoenix who represents Arizona homeowners in disputes with their HOAs and condominium associations, from assessments, liens, and fines…
Inherited Property in Arizona? Don’t Make This Mistake
I just published a new YouTube video: Inherited Property in Arizona? Don’t Make This Mistake If you inherited a property through a beneficiary deed in Arizona, there’s one critical step most people skip — and it can cause serious problems down the road. In…
Is There a Legal Limit on HOA Special Assessments in Arizona?
Is There a Legal Limit on HOA Special Assessments in Arizona? The legal limit on HOA special assessments in Arizona is more nuanced than most homeowners expect, because Arizona’s statutory cap applies to regular annual assessments and not to special…
I just published a new YouTube video: Arizona HOA Laws Every Homeowner Should Know Homeowners in Arizona HOAs are subject to multiple statutes, including the Nonprofit Corporation Act and either the Planned Community Act or the Condominium Act. These laws…
I just published a new YouTube video: Why Arizona HOAs Can Charge Homeowners Legal Fees Homeowners are often surprised when an HOA asks them to pay legal fees. In Arizona, CC&Rs are recorded documents, and violations are treated as a breach of contract.…
What Makes an HOA Board Meeting Illegal in Arizona?
What Makes an HOA Board Meeting Illegal in Arizona? Illegal HOA board meetings in Arizona are more common than most homeowners realize, and understanding what makes a meeting legally defective can matter a great deal if your association is trying to…
Can an Arizona HOA Vote in Executive Session? (2026 Update)
For decades, Arizona HOA boards have been doing something the open meeting law arguably never allowed. They have been voting behind closed doors. Approving budgets in executive session. Authorizing foreclosures in executive session. Granting their property…
I just published a new YouTube video: Basic HOA Information Every Homeowner Should Know Homeowners in HOAs often run into the same basic issues, whether they’re serving on the board or just trying to follow the rules. Having a general understanding of how…
When Your HOA Won’t Maintain Common Areas: Rights and Board Obligations
HOA wont maintain common area Arizona disputes usually begin when landscaping dies, roofs leak, gates break, or shared amenities deteriorate and the board appears inactive. In most Arizona communities, the association has a legal obligation to maintain…