Governing Documents commonly include a provision that the Board and/or Architectural Committee have a certain number of days to render a decision on an architectural application (e.g. 45 days from the date that the application is received), and failure to render a decision within that timeframe results in the application being considered approved. The Court of Appeals of Kentucky, in [...]
A crime free lease addendum is an addendum to a lease agreement (i.e. an agreement between a landlord and tenant) generally providing that the tenant, along with members of the tenant’s household, guests, etc. agree not to engage in criminal activity, with a breach resulting in termination of the lease agreement. We have had numerous clients contact our office to [...]
The HOT temperatures have neighbors escaping the heat at community pools and other bodies of water. For the fifth weekend in a row there has been a deadly water-related incident on Lake Pleasant, and there have been several other water-related accidents at private pools throughout the Valley since the beginning of the year. With Memorial Day weekend ahead, we want [...]
Recently our firm was contacted by an HOA that is considering the installation of AEDs (automated external defibrillators) throughout their community – this client provided potential common area installation sites including: the tennis courts, pickle ball courts, the pool deck, gym, and the clubhouse. What is an AED? An AED is a sophisticated but easy to use device that can [...]
Like it or not, virtual board and annual meetings are likely going to continue for Arizona HOAs and condos in the foreseeable future. There are many benefits of virtual board and annual meetings. Virtual meetings are more convenient for directors and owners, allowing individuals to attend from anywhere they have internet access. Increased convenience may lead to increased participation and [...]
Here are some suggestions for HOAs/Condos on handling issues or problems with a Vendor... COMMUNICATION! Effective communication is a cornerstone of any important relationship. 1. Look at the Contract. Is the contractor living up to the terms of the contract? Document any things the contractor is not doing pursuant to the terms of the contract. 2. Meet with the manager [...]
Here’s a question I’m often asked... An owner in our association made one of the following changes to their property without architectural approval... Here are some of the most common unapproved modifications we hear about on a regular basis: painting their home, adding a new garage door, changing out windows, building bonus rooms, guest homes, walls or fences, changing their [...]
As of last week, according to ADHS, over 40% of Arizona’s population has received at least one dose of the vaccine. As you may have heard, the CDC has released a new set of mask guidelines for vaccinated people. If you are an Arizonan that is fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the CDC’s new guidelines suggest that you can take your [...]
The relationship between a community association board and the association’s management company (and community manager) is absolutely vital to the community’s success. How can your community association best ensure that this important relationship remains positive? COMMUNICATION! Effective communication is a cornerstone of any important relationship, including the relationship between the board and the management company. Below are a few tips [...]
We aren’t the only ones that have seen this in the news week after week! Theft of association funds has unfortunately become common in community associations throughout the nation. No board of directors ever wants to find out that money that is needed to run the association and maintain the common area is now gone due to embezzlement. As an [...]
