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Friday Mar 07, 2025
Friday Mar 07, 2025
Welcome to our first class of our 2024 Virtual HOA/Condo Academy - in partnership with the cities of Avondale, Chandler, Glendale, Goodyear, Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Surprise and Tempe.
Q&A Video here: https://youtu.be/HLHaLayTCyY
2024 UNWRAPPED: EXPLORING HOT TOPICS & HEADLINES FOR THE NEW YEAR
Today, we will cover a large variety of topics to kick off the new year!
Topics include:
● New legislation
● Corporate transparency act
● Deferred maintenance and master planning
● Disaster Planning
● Electric Cars
● Social media pitfalls
● Recruiting board members
● Artificial Intelligence (AI) such as Chat GPT
Links and Cheat Sheets mentioned in this class:
2024 Goals Worksheet - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DEb1JW5xCEtq7U3d2__9bsBV1OWfRPE44oNKCDtWtxw/edit?usp=sharing
Mulcahy Law Firm Website - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com
Corporate Transparency Act - https://advocacy.caionline.org/how-the-corporate-transparency-act-applies-to-community-associations/
BOI - https://www.fincen.gov/boi
Bidding & Contracting - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/bidding-and-contracting/
Reserve Funds for Community Associations - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/reserve-funds-for-associations/
Disaster Preparedness & Recovery - https://caionline.org/HomeownerLeaders/DisasterResources/Pages/PreparingaFamilyPlan.aspx
Insurance for Associations - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/insurance-protecting-the-association/
Where Will EV Homeowners Plug-in? - https://blog.caionline.org/where-will-homeowners-plug-in-evs/
EV Charging - https://caionline.org/Advocacy/Priorities/Electric%20Charging/Pages/default.aspx
Technology & Community Associations - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/technology-community-associations/
How to Use Social Media - https://wilmingtonbiz.com/insights/mike_stonestreet/how_to_use_social_media_in_community_associations/3509
How to Conduct Successful Meetings - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/conduct-successful-annual-meetings/
Google Review link - https://g.page/r/CUaKxgS42hUKEB0/review
Disclaimer: The intent of our Zoom & Facebook Live First Friday Free Call-In is to provide a forum for board members and community managers to receive answers to HOA/condo legal questions. Please note, the First Friday Free Call-In session is general in nature, and is not intended to and should not be relied upon or construed as a legal opinion or legal advice regarding any specific issue or factual circumstance. You should directly consult with an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation. You are welcome to contact Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. for legal advice; however, contacting us does not necessarily create an attorney-client relationship. As such, please do not share any confidential information in this forum and please do not send any confidential information to Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. until such time as an attorney-client relationship has been established.
Copyright 2024.
Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C.
3001 East Camelback Road, Suite 130
Phoenix, Arizona 85016
www.mulcahylawfirm.com
Phone: 602-241-1093
Fax: 602-264-4663
Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
Hi everyone! Thank you for joining us today for our firm’s first event of 2024 - our firm’s January Live Virtual First Friday Event! HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome to our firm’s first Virtual First Friday Event in 2024. First Fridays are a great time to get your questions on Arizona HOA/condo law answered at no charge.
GOALS WORKS
Google Review link: https://g.page/r/CUaKxgS42hUKEB0/review
HEET - I suggest that Association boards have at least 5 goals each year and a plan to implement the goals. Our firm has helped many Associations develop, plan, and achieve goals over the past 27 years. We will be sharing a worksheet with you and we urge you to write down goals that your board would like to accomplish in 2024!
● LINK: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRJZG_-FzhiB8IO5-tXP0zkMaOMNLJJPSAAzTK_TQCLYEDfauXjhzF1a1znRzAld2LMKFak_pPEJOjz/pub
Corporate Transparency Act: https://advocacy.caionline.org/how-the-corporate-transparency-act-applies-to-community-associations/
UPCOMING EVENTS
https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/upcoming-events/
Top Ten Cheat Sheet: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/top-10-community-association-law/
How to Conduct Successful Annual Meetings: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/conduct-successful-annual-meetings/
Cheat Sheet: Board of Directors Code of Conduct
https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/association-boards-code-of-conduct/
Cheat Sheet: Amending Association Documents - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/amending-association-documents/
Cheat Sheet: Technology & Community Associations https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/technology-community-associations/
Cheat Sheet: Arizona’s Open Meeting Law: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/arizonas-open-meeting-law-and-rules-for-recording/
Disclaimer: The intent of our Zoom & Facebook Live First Friday Free Call-In is to provide a forum for board members and community managers to receive answers to HOA/condo legal questions. Please note, the First Friday Free Call-In session is general in nature, and is not intended to and should not be relied upon or construed as a legal opinion or legal advice regarding any specific issue or factual circumstance. You should directly consult with an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation. You are welcome to contact Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. for legal advice; however, contacting us does not necessarily create an attorney-client relationship. As such, please do not share any confidential information in this forum and please do not send any confidential information to Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. until such time as an attorney-client relationship has been established.
Copyright 2024.
Friday Sep 13, 2024
Friday Sep 13, 2024
Welcome to the December Virtual First Friday Event & HOA/Condo Academy #12.
Links and Cheat Sheets mentioned in this class:
Board Meeting Checklist & Annual Meeting Tips - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/planning-board-meeting-checklist/
Community Association Board Meetings - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/association-board-meetings/
Arizona Department of Real Estate - https://azre.gov/consumers/hoa
Speeding & Barking Dogs - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/speeding-barking-dogs/
Enforcement of Governing Documents - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/enforcement-of-governing-documents/
Top 10 Things You Need to Know About Community Association Law - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/top-10-community-association-law/
Levying and Collecting Fines in a Community Association - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/levying-and-collecting-fines-in-a-community-association/
HOAs/Condos: 411 on Records - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/hoas-condos-4-1-1-on-records/
2022 Legislative Update - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/2022-legislative-update/
Google Review link: https://g.page/r/CUaKxgS42hUKEB0/review
Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C.
3001 East Camelback Road, Suite 130
Phoenix, Arizona 85016
www.mulcahylawfirm.com
Phone: 602-241-1093 Fax: 602-264-4663
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
In today’s class, Beth Mulcahy, Esq. will provide a summary of the HOA/Condo bills that have been signed into law this legislative session. Then we’ll look at the SECRETS of Successful Associations including the DOs & DON’Ts of a stellar board, and how to avoid and overcome internal board conflict.
Class 11 Video can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wb-7qtLX8YE
Class 11 Q&A video is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cpvqkoxo-Zo
Links and Cheat Sheets mentioned in this video:
HB2298 - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/hb2298/
AZ Legislative Update - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/2023-legislative-update/
Board Member Roles and Responsibilities - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/board-member-roles-and-responsibilities/
Top 10 Things You Need to Know About Association Law - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/top-10-community-association-law/
Federal Laws for Associations - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/federal-laws-for-community-associations/
Board of Directors Code of Conduct - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/association-boards-code-of-conduct/
Secrets of Successful Associations - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/secrets-of-successful-associations/
Dealing with Difficult People - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/dealing-with-difficult-people-harassment/
Using DISC Personality Test - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/using-the-dics-personality-to-help-your-association-get-along-and-get-things-done/
Google Review link: https://g.page/r/CUaKxgS42hUKEB0/review
Collecting Assessments - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/collecting-delinquent-assessments-cc-r-enforcement/
Effective Collection of Delinquent Assessments - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Effective-Collection-of-Delinquent-Assessments.pdf
Preventing Crime & Limiting Liability for Associations - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/collecting-delinquent-assessments-cc-r-enforcement/
Open Meeting Law - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/arizonas-open-meeting-law-and-rules-for-recording/
Federal Laws for Associations - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/federal-laws-for-community-associations/
US Flag Code - https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?path=/prelim@title4/chapter1&edition=prelim
Rules for Recording - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/arizonas-open-meeting-law-and-rules-for-recording/
Arizona Department of Real Estate - https://azre.gov/consumers/hoa
Tips for Virtual Board Meetings - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/tips-for-conducting-virtual-board-meetings/
Association Board Meetings - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/association-board-meetings/
Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C.
3001 East Camelback Road, Suite 130
Phoenix, Arizona 85016
www.mulcahylawfirm.com
Phone: 602-241-1093
Fax: 602-264-4663
Sunday Feb 18, 2024
Sunday Feb 18, 2024
Beth Mulcahy, Esq. of the Mulcahy Law firm P.C. will be answering today’s Virtual First Friday Free Call-In questions.
Links and Cheat Sheets mentioned in this podcast:
Legislative Update: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/2023-legislative-update/
Amending CC&Rs: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/amending-association-documents/
Google Review link: https://g.page/r/CUaKxgS42hUKEB0/review
Disclaimer: The intent of our Zoom & Facebook Live First Friday Free Call-In is to provide a forum for board members and community managers to receive answers to HOA/condo legal questions. Please note, the First Friday Free Call-In session is general in nature, and is not intended to and should not be relied upon or construed as a legal opinion or legal advice regarding any specific issue or factual circumstance. You should directly consult with an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation. You are welcome to contact Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. for legal advice; however, contacting us does not necessarily create an attorney-client relationship. As such, please do not share any confidential information in this forum and please do not send any confidential information to Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. until such time as an attorney-client relationship has been established.
Copyright 2023.
Saturday Feb 17, 2024
Saturday Feb 17, 2024
Welcome to class #10: Legislative Update and Hot Topics!
In today’s class, Beth Mulcahy, Esq. will provide a summary of the HOA/Condo bills that have been signed into law this legislative session. Then we’ll dive into the industry’s hottest topics!
The Video of this class can be found here: https://youtu.be/XvOYOFg1jfg
Q&A Video for Class #10 can be found here: https://youtu.be/Kf21wC_jV90
Links and Cheat Sheets mentioned in this class:
2023 Legislative Update - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/2023-legislative-update/
Holiday Decoration Policy - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/holiday-decoration-policy/
Creating a Green Community - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/solar-panels-creating-a-green-community/
How to Effectively Work With Rental Properties - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/how-to-work-with-rental-properties/
Collecting Delinquent Assessments & CC&R Enforcement - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/collecting-delinquent-assessments-cc-r-enforcement/
Collecting Delinquent Assessments - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/collection-of-delinquet-assessments/
Phoenix Active Management Area (4th Management Plan) - https://new.azwater.gov/sites/default/files/media/FULL%20FINAL%20PHX%204MP_1.pdf
Phoenix Active Management Area (5th Management Plan) - https://new.azwater.gov/sites/default/files/media/5MPOverviewofChanges.pdf
AZ Department of Water Resources - https://new.azwater.gov/
HOA/Condo Board Removal Process - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/hoa-condo-board-removal-process/
Dealing with Difficult People & Harassment - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/dealing-with-difficult-people-harassment/
Dysfunction Amongst Board Members - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/dysfunction-amongst-board-members/
Video Library: www.mulcahylawfirm.com/videos/
Reserve Funds 411 - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Reserve-Fund-411.pdf
Reserve Funds for Associations - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/reserve-funds-for-associations/
Making Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion a Priority in Community Associations - https://hoaresources.caionline.org/making-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-a-priority-in-community-associations
Federal Laws for Community Associations: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Federal-Laws.pdf
Technology - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/technology-community-associations/
Virtual vs In-Person Meetings - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/post-pandemic-virtual-vs-in-person-board-and-annual-meetings/
Pets in Your Association - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/pets-in-your-community-association/
411 on Fair Housing Laws - https://mulcahylawfirm.com/the-4-1-1-on-fair-housing-laws-a-quick-overview/
Electrical Vehicles Blog - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/electrical-vehicles-blog/
Sex Offender Moved in Our Association - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/our-board-just-received-notification-that-a-sex-offender-moved-into-our-association-what-can-we-do-about-this/
How to Deal with the Media - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/how-to-deal-with-the-media/
Google Review link: https://g.page/r/CUaKxgS42hUKEB0/review
Effectively Work with Rental Properties - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/how-to-work-with-rental-properties/
Amending Association Documents & Implementing Rental Restrictions - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/amending-association-documents/
Transition from Developer to Homeowner Control - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/transition-from-developer-to-homeowner/
Community Association Records & Documents - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/community-association-records-documents/
Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C.
3001 East Camelback Road, Suite 130
Phoenix, Arizona 85016
www.mulcahylawfirm.com
Phone: 602-241-1093
Fax: 602-264-4663
Sunday Feb 11, 2024
Sunday Feb 11, 2024
Beth Mulcahy, Esq. of the Mulcahy Law firm P.C. will be answering today’s Virtual First Friday Free Call-In questions.
Links and Cheat Sheets mentioned in this podcast:
Fire Safety! : https://www.investorsobserver.com/news/qm-pr/6932274024444188?
Top 10 Cheat Sheet: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/top-10-community-association-law/
Budget Cheat Sheet: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/budgeting-for-community-associations/
Association Committee Basics - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/association-committee-basics/
Open Meeting Law: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/arizonas-open-meeting-law-and-rules-for-recording/
Podcast on effectively working with management companies and vendors:
https://mulcahylawfirm.podbean.com/e/how-hoascondos-can-effectively-work-with-management-companies-and-vendors-5/
Cheat Sheet on Community Association Records & Documents: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/community-association-records-documents/
Arch. Review Committee Cheat Sheet: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/architectural-review-committees/
Enforcement of Governing Documents: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/enforcement-of-governing-documents/
Dispute Process: https://azre.gov/consumers/hoa
Reserve Funds: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/reserve-funds-for-associations/
Disclosure and Transfer Fees: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/community-association-disclosure-fees-transfer-fees/
Cheat Sheet on Budget: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/budgeting-for-community-associations/
POOL SAFETY! https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/drowning-is-preventable/
HOA/Condo Symposium https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/citizen-service/college
Google Review link: https://g.page/r/CUaKxgS42hUKEB0/review
Disclaimer: The intent of our Zoom & Facebook Live First Friday Free Call-In is to provide a forum for board members and community managers to receive answers to HOA/condo legal questions. Please note, the First Friday Free Call-In session is general in nature, and is not intended to and should not be relied upon or construed as a legal opinion or legal advice regarding any specific issue or factual circumstance. You should directly consult with an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation. You are welcome to contact Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. for legal advice; however, contacting us does not necessarily create an attorney-client relationship. As such, please do not share any confidential information in this forum and please do not send any confidential information to Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. until such time as an attorney-client relationship has been established.
Copyright 2023.
Monday Jan 29, 2024
Monday Jan 29, 2024
Welcome to class #9: Money Matters! Creating a Budget; Reading HOA/Condo Financials; Preventing Fraud & Embezzlement; and 411 on Reserve Funds
In today’s class, Beth Mulcahy, Esq. will provide a summary of the HOA/Condo bills that have been signed into law this legislative session. Then we will go over the most effective ways to create a budget, read HOA/Condo financials, how to prevent fraud & embezzlement, and give the 4-1-1 on reserve funds!
Class video can be found here: https://youtu.be/fCCcapV9Ldg
Questions and Answers video can be found here: https://youtu.be/j_BLAv3B_xI
Links, Cheat Sheets and Blogs mentioned in this class:
2023 Legislative Update: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/2023-legislative-update/
Top 10 Community Association Law: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/top-10-community-association-law/
Budgeting for Associations: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/budgeting-for-community-associations/
Reserve Funds for Associations: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/reserve-funds-for-associations/
How to Read an HOA or Condo Association Balance Sheet https://activerain.com/blogsview/2156023/how-to-read-an-hoa-or-condo-association-balance-sheet
Tips for Preventing Theft & Fraud: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/preventing-theft-fraud-association-funds/
Mulcahy Law Firm Website: https://www.MulcahyLawFirm.com
Google Review link: https://g.page/r/CUaKxgS42hUKEB0/review
Community Association Disclosure & Transfer Fees - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/community-association-disclosure-fees-transfer-fees/
Tips for Preventing Theft and Fraud of Association Funds - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/preventing-theft-fraud-association-funds/
Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C.
3001 East Camelback Road, Suite 130
Phoenix, Arizona 85016
www.mulcahylawfirm.com
Phone: 602-241-1093
Fax: 602-264-4663
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Beth Mulcahy, Esq. of the Mulcahy Law firm P.C. will be answering today’s Virtual First Friday Free Call-In questions.
Links and Cheat Sheets mentioned in this podcast:
2023 LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/2023-legislative-update/
Amending Association Documents & Implementing Rental Restrictions - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/amending-association-documents/
Federal Laws for Community Associations - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/federal-laws-for-community-associations/
Reserve Funds for Community Associations - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/reserve-funds-for-associations/
How HOAs and Condos Can Effectively Handle ADRE Petitions https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/how-hoas-and-condos-can-effectively-handle-adre-petitions/
ADRE Petition Process: https://azre.gov/sites/default/files/Forms/HOA%20Dispute%20Process/HOA_Petition_Form.pdf
Top 10 Things You Need to KNow About Community Association Law (see #6) https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/top-10-community-association-law/
Thank you for joining us today for this FREE Q&A session! We hope that you have a wonderful Labor Day weekend! If you feel inclined to do so, please leave us a Google Review -- https://g.page/r/CUaKxgS42hUKEB0/review
Disclaimer: The intent of our Zoom & Facebook Live First Friday Free Call-In is to provide a forum for board members and community managers to receive answers to HOA/condo legal questions. Please note, the First Friday Free Call-In session is general in nature, and is not intended to and should not be relied upon or construed as a legal opinion or legal advice regarding any specific issue or factual circumstance. You should directly consult with an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation. You are welcome to contact Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. for legal advice; however, contacting us does not necessarily create an attorney-client relationship. As such, please do not share any confidential information in this forum and please do not send any confidential information to Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. until such time as an attorney-client relationship has been established.
Copyright 2023.
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
Welcome to class #8: Thoughtful Hiring Avoids Firing! Selecting a Management Company, the Role of the Community Manager, Working Effectively with Vendors, and the Nuts and Bolts of Contracts.
In today’s class, Beth Mulcahy, Esq.. will provide a summary of the HOA/Condo bills that have been signed into law in this legislative session. Then she will discuss how to select a management company, the importance of the role of a community manager, and how to work effectively with vendors. Also, she will provide the nuts and bolts of contracts!
The video of this class can be found here: https://youtu.be/wVAvY3Da7k4
The Q&A video portion of this class is here: https://youtu.be/dLMoJriEoxQ
Links and Cheat Sheets mentioned in this class:
2023 Legislative Update: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/2023-legislative-update/
How to Select a Management Company: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/how-to-select-a-management-company/
RFP Grid: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b-arI5ddftotnASUQ5VFheo1u5wdmLyH9xCIqcboM8s/edit
How to Select a Management Company: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/how-to-select-a-management-company/
How to Conduct Successful Annual Meetings: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/conduct-successful-annual-meetings/
Qualities of an A+ Community Manager: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/qualities-of-an-a-community-manager/
Bidding & Contracting: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/bidding-and-contracting/
Google Review link: https://g.page/r/CUaKxgS42hUKEB0/review
Top10 Things You Need to Know About Community Association Law: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/top-10-community-association-law/
Association Committee Basics: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/association-committee-basics/
Reserve Funds for Community Associations: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/reserve-funds-for-associations/
Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C.
3001 East Camelback Road, Suite 130
Phoenix, Arizona 85016
www.mulcahylawfirm.com
Phone: 602-241-1093
Fax: 602-264-4663