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.
Yes, homeowners can sue their HOA for discrimination if they believe they have been treated unfairly based on certain protected characteristics such as race, gender, age, disability, or religion.
Family Ties. Depending on the state you live in, family members might not be allowed to serve on a board together. States like Florida have a blanket rule against spouses serving on a board together, while Arizona permits partners to serve together – unless otherwise stated in the association's governing documents.
A quorum of the board should not be using email to discuss or make decisions on association business, and the use of unanimous consent in lieu of board meeting is potentially subject to legal challenge.
Essentially, HOAs are not subject to open meeting law because they are private entities that do not fit the definition of “public body” in A.R.S. § 38-431. That being said, HOAs are still subject to some meeting requirements laid out in A.R.S. § 33-1804.
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.”
The ARS grants the board specific powers such as the ability to foreclose on a house for unpaid liens and establish rules concerning the exterior appearance of homes and other community-related restrictions. HOAs in Arizona are also bound by rules set forth in their own governing documents.
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.