Senate Bill 1246 — amending A.R.S. §§ 33-1256 and 33-1807
Applies to both planned communities and condominiums.
Today our series turns to a new law that changes how associations handle delinquent accounts. Condominium associations in particular should read this one closely.
Senate Bill 1246 became effective on September 12, 2026. It aligns condominium common expense lien foreclosure thresholds with last year’s changes for planned communities: an association may foreclose its lien only if the owner has been delinquent for at least eighteen (18) months or owes $10,000 or more in unpaid assessments, whichever occurs first.
For both condominiums and planned communities, the bill also provides that for any special assessment with an initial value of $10,000 or more, only the eighteen-month delinquency threshold applies.
Condominium associations with delinquent accounts approaching foreclosure should have those ledgers reviewed against the new thresholds. Mulcahy Law Firm can evaluate whether an account qualifies.
Information in this article reflects the law as of the publication date. Laws are subject to change, and this post may not be updated to reflect subsequent legal developments. Contact Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. with questions at info@mulcahylawfirm.com.
