MULCAHY LAW FIRM, P.C. provides classes and seminars for both board members and managers (free of charge) to ensure that they obtain and develop essential skills, develop a knowledge base and stay current with cutting edge information about community associations. Our educational programs will help association members, directors and community managers understand their legal duties and responsibilities allowing for the potential to prevent and minimize legal problems altogether.
CANCELLED- Queen Creek HOA Academy
Date: Thu, March 26, 2020
Hours: 6:00- 8:00 p.m.
Location: Law Enforcement and Community Chambers- 20727 E Civic Parkway, Queen Creek, AZ 85142
Registration: To register, please call Victor Martinez at (480) 358-3307
Community Associations 101 and FREE Attorney Q and A! Please join the Queen Creek HOA Academy for an informative class on the following hot topics: 1. Duties and Responsibilities of HOA/Condo Board Members 2. Secrets of Successful Associations 3. Practical Suggestions for Owners who disagree with their HOA/Condo There will be time allotted for a free question and answer with an HOA/condo lawyer during the class! We look forward to seeing you there!
CANCELLED- Chandler HOA Academy
Date: Thu, April 2, 2020
Hours: 1:00- 2:30 p.m.
Location: Chandler City Hall, 175 S. Arizona Ave, Chandler, AZ 85225, Training Room A & B (second floor)
Registration: Click here to register
Amending Association Documents and Open Meeting Law and Rules for Recording - Meetings Do your association’s CC&Rs and bylaws contain unclear or contradictory language; developer language long after the developer is gone and/or provisions that conflict with Arizona and federal law? If you answered yes to one of these questions, your association’s documents may need to be amended. This class will teach an easy to follow 5-step process for amending association documents. We will also cover open meeting law requirements such as: associations must allow tape recording or videotaping of open meetings, any portion of a meeting may be closed provided certain requirements are met. Lastly, we will discuss emergency meetings, telephone quorums, quorums and suggestions for video and tape recording of board meetings.
CANCELLED- Surprise HOA Connection
Date: Mon, April 6, 2020
Hours: 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Location: City Hall’s Community Room- 16000 W. Civic Center Drive, Surprise, AZ 85374
Registration: To register, please email Terri Bowen at Terri.Bowen@surpriseaz.gov or call (623) 222-3242.
Federal Laws for Community Associations Do you understand the terms reasonable modification and reasonable accommodation? The board of directors should! This class will provide you with a clear understanding of the association’s requirements with regard to the Federal Fair Housing Act and other federal laws. Additionally, we will cover the importance of reviewing governing documents for possible amendments needed to insure that the association is in compliance with state and federal laws.
Emerging Trends in the Community Association Industry Increase in Number of Fair Housing Act Violation Cases and Preventative Measures
CANCELLED- Surprise HOA Connection
Date: Tue, May 19, 2020
Hours: 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Location: City Hall’s Community Room- 16000 W. Civic Center Drive, Surprise, AZ 85374
Registration: To register, please email Terri Bowen at Terri.Bowen@surpriseaz.gov or call (623) 222-3242.
Technology and Community Associations Technology is an important a part of our day to day lives. There are increasingly more technological advances available to community associations. The Arizona legislature has included the use of technology into new state laws. Online voting, association websites, online payments and virtual meetings have been created to make information, communication and accessibility easier for the association membership and board of directors.