by Beth Mulcahy, Esq. Tax time is looming for all Arizonans and this is a commonly presented question for our firm at this time of the year… Yes, an association is required to file state and federal taxes on or before March 15, 2015 for fiscal year 2014. Our law firm suggests that an association consult with a qualified C.P.A. [...]
Hello Cyber Followers! Things are starting to heat up at the Arizona Legislature. Our firm is currently watching ten bills that affect community associations. One notable bill that we are closely following pertains to parking violations in a planned community: SB1385: Homeowners Association, Traffic Enforcement For associations where the association owns or otherwise has legal authority over the road sand [...]
Hello Cyber Followers, I hope that everyone had a “SUPER” weekend! Congratulations to all New England Patriot fans! Despite all the Superbowl festivities in Arizona last week, the Arizona legislature was busy at work. As of 1:00 on Friday, January 30, 2014, HB 2084 (Disclosures), SB1048 (Vexatious Litigants), HB2032 (Office of Administrative Hearings) and SB1091 (Planned Communities, Removal, Special Meetings) [...]
By Beth Mulcahy, Esq. It’s that time of the year again… Fiscal year 2014 has ended for most of our association clients and boards are now considering the next requirements with regard to the association’s 2014 financial books and records. Many boards have contacted our office asking if an association is required to have an audit done by a CPA [...]
by Beth Mulcahy, Esq. Hello Cyber Followers, Yes, the legislature is moving forward...we saw changes regarding bills affecting community associations last week and want to share them with you. A summary of those changes can be found on Legislative Updates. A Reminder! At the beginning of each week we will post an update of the previous week's legislative actions. Have [...]
Hello Cyber Followers, Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day! The Arizona Legislature has been in session for a week and there are a number of interesting legislative developments already. There were a large number of bills introduced last week (over 500 House Bills and just over 80 Senate Bills). Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed HB2064 (American Civics Act) on Thursday, [...]
by Beth Mulcahy, Esq. Our firm represents over 1,000 associations in Arizona. I can tell you with certainty that I have not seen a proxy used in an election or annual meeting in many, many years. Pursuant to Arizona law (A.R.S. Section 33-1812 for planned communities and 33-1250 for condominiums), proxy voting is only allowed while the association is under [...]
by Beth Mulcahy, Esq. It has been an exciting first week in the Arizona legislature and it is only Wednesday! The Arizona Legislature has been in session for several days and a blizzard of 250 bills on various subjects have been introduced in the House and Senate as of Tuesday night. Everyone in the legislature and Arizona media are “buzzing” [...]
by Beth Mulcahy, Esq. Happy New Year! We hope that you and your association have a great 2015! As you may know, the Arizona Legislature starts the Fifty-Second First Regular Session on Monday, January 12, 2015. Our firm anticipates that there will be numerous community association bills introduced this legislative session. We will keep you in the loop and informed [...]
By Beth Mulcahy, Esq. Questions: Is our association required by Arizona law to post the agenda prior to the regular board meeting? Are owners entitled under Arizona to receive an agenda if they attend a regular board meeting? Do you suggest boards use an agenda at a regular board meeting? Can you provide me with a sample agenda for a [...]
