Arizona's Planned Communities Act (ARS 33-1801 et seq.) and Condominium Act require HOA boards to hold open meetings with 48 hours notice, allow member attendance, and conduct elections by secret ballot for communities with 100+ lots.
Under the Arizona Planned Communities Act (ARS 33-1804), the board must hold regular meetings open to all members with at least 48 hours advance notice posted in a conspicuous place. Members may attend but the board is not required to allow member comment at every meeting unless the bylaws provide for it. Emergency meetings may be called with less notice. Board elections must use secret ballots in communities with 100 or more lots (ARS 33-1812). Candidates must be given the opportunity to include a statement with the ballot. Annual meetings require 10 to 50 days written notice. The board must keep minutes of all meetings and make them available to members within 60 days. Financial records, including budgets and reserve studies, must be available for member inspection. The Arizona Department of Real Estate provides limited oversight of HOA disputes.
Meetings held without proper notice may have their actions invalidated. The Arizona Department of Real Estate can investigate complaints about open meeting violations. Members may petition a court to compel compliance.
Phoenix, AZ
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Phoenix, AZ
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Phoenix, AZ
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Phoenix, AZ
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Phoenix, AZ
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Phoenix, AZ
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