05/2 02/11 Arizona became the 15th state to legalize the use of medical marijuana in late 2010, after voters approved Prop 203 by a narrow margin. The new Medical Marijuana Actis codified at A.R.S. 28-2801 et seq. That Act has created a new set of questions and concerns for planned community associations. The medical marijuana issue is controversial. The rights of medical marijuana patients must be carefully balanced against the right of an association to maintain its property in a safe and welcoming manner.
07/25 The 2010 legislative session concluded with three changes to the Arizona statutes directly governing community associations. House Bill 2768 (HB2768) and House Bill 2345 (HB2345) were passed and signed into law. HB2768 addresses transfer fee at sale provisions authorized by the Declaration. HB 2345 addresses “For Sale” and “For Rent” signs. The legislature also passed and expanded the Arizona Fair Housing Act in SB 1232 (SB1232). Laws passed this year are effective July 29, 2010.
10/21 Rules and regulations clarify and implement the governance policies in a community. Rules and regulations can:
07/31 If you are an agent interested in leads in your HOA, you might be inclined to distribute your email address to the entire membership. The disclosure of your email address to an HOA can cause you problems.
HOA 07/31 You have a listing in an HOA. The seller's neighbors are not abiding by the CC&Rs. The neighbors moved here from Philadelphia to follow Curt Schilling. They spent their winters watching TV travelogues about sunny Phoenix.
07/31 Agents often serve as directors on the Boards of the HOAs in which they reside. Service on the Boards serves the community in several ways. Agents bring real estate expertise to the Board. They bring financial expertise.