Many aspects of HOAs are directly governed by Arizona statutes, such as the Planned Communities statutes, the Arizona inium Act and the Nonprofit Corporations Act. scope and detail than the Planned Community statutes.
Many HOAs maintain a website where governing documents are posted. To find HOA rules and regulations online: Navigate to the HOA's official website. Look for sections labeled “Documents,” “Governing Documents,” or “Rules and Regulations.”
State laws. Some states have laws that prohibit raising fees over a certain percentage. For instance, in Arizona, ing to Revised Statutes §33-1803, HOAs may not hike up fees by over 20% per year without a majority vote from the members of the community.
Lien Process Limitations: In Arizona, an HOA cannot foreclose on a home solely for unpaid fines (Arizona Revised Statutes 33-1807). While unpaid fines can lead to legal action or liens on the property, foreclosure is only permitted for unpaid assessments (like maintenance fees or dues), not fines alone.
Once you buy a home that's part of an HOA, you automatically become a member of the HOA. HOA rules are legally binding, and you must adhere to all rules and regulations in the governing document. Yes, there are bylaws that you may not like, but there are no HOA loopholes.
The Homeowners Association Dispute Process is administered by the Arizona Department of Real Estate, which has the statutory jurisdiction to hear issues between residents and homeowner or inium associations.
In Arizona, forming an HOA requires drafting and filing the Articles of Incorporation under the Arizona Nonprofit Corporation Act, which legally establishes the HOA as an entity.
GOVERNMENT AGENCIES Arizona Department of Real Estate - The Department is responsible for real estate professionals' licensure, education, and discipline, including community managers and property management companies. The Department also administers the Homeowners Association Dispute Process.