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A podcast to help educate board members and managers on the best ways to govern and manage successful community associations.

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5 days ago

Virtual Class 3: TURNING CHALLENGES INTO TRIUMPHS: STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS FOR HOA AND CONDO WOES

5 days ago

Where does our HOA/Condo go from here? In this class, Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. will provide solutions for HOAs and Condos facing serious problems including aging infrastructure, inadequate income, budget planning, fraud, and more.

Welcome to class #3 of our firm’s 2024 Virtual HOA/Condo Academy - in partnership with the cities of Avondale, Chandler, Glendale, Goodyear, Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Surprise and Tempe.

What’s on today’s agenda?

In today’s session, Beth Mulcahy, Esq. will provide as summary covering Arizona HOA legislation updates and strategic solutions for common association challenges like aging infrastructure, inadequate reserves, budgeting, and fraud prevention.

As always, there will be a free Q&A at the end of the class.

Useful Links from the Session:

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.

Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C.
3001 East Camelback Road, Suite 130
Phoenix, Arizona 85016
www.mulcahylawfirm.com
Phone: 602-241-1093

6 days ago

March 2024 First Friday Free Call-In

6 days ago

Thank you for joining us for our firm’s Live Virtual First Friday Event! It’s hard to believe we are into the third month of 2024… Happy March and happy early St. Patrick’s Day!

Questions & Answers

31 real-world questions submitted by HOA board members, owners, and community managers.
Topics covered:
- Use of community amenities by property managers.
- Board access to management communication records.
- Legal use of binding arbitration in CC&Rs.
- Transfer fees on non-sale ownership changes.
- Gate camera use and privacy.
- Special assessments and donation handling.
- Meeting minute requirements (especially under declarant vs. homeowner control).
- Board authority to change budgeted items (like audits).
- Enforcement challenges with fines and yard maintenance.
- Legitimacy of ballots and write-in candidates.
- Property taxes on common areas.
- Reserve fund misuse.
- Open meeting exceptions for attorney training.
- Delinquency and legal recourse with LLCs.
- Combining board offices, architecture approvals, insurance coverage, transfer/disclosure fee legality, and more.

Links and Cheat Sheets mentioned in this episode:

AZ Legislation: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/2024-summary-of-arizona-legislation-regarding-hoas-condos/

Disclosure and Transfer Fees: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/community-association-disclosure-fees-transfer-fees/

ARS 33-01818: https://www.azleg.gov/viewdocument/?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/33/01818.htm

Collecting Assessments: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/collecting-delinquent-assessments-cc-r-enforcement/

Monday Jun 09, 2025

Virtual Class 2: MASTERING HOA/CONDO BOARD MEETINGS: FROM ANNUAL MEETINGS TO REGULAR BOARD MEETINGS (Feb 2024)

Monday Jun 09, 2025

Welcome to class #2 of our firm’s 2024 Virtual HOA/Condo Academy - in partnership with the cities of Avondale, Chandler, Glendale, Goodyear, Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Surprise and Tempe.

In today’s session, I will provide a summary on the HOA/condo bills that have been introduced in this legislative session, then we will discuss everything you need to know about how to run legal and effective board meetings and annual meetings. I will be teaching you the proper planning, agenda preparation and procedure for conducting regular board meetings and annual meetings. I will also cover the use of virtual meetings, executive sessions, use of email to make decisions, minute taking, efficient and quick board meetings, and how the board can “shine” at annual meetings.

As always, there will be a free Q and A at the end of the class so we encourage you to submit your questions via the Q&A box on Zoom or the comments section on Facebook Live, and we will answer ALL of your legal questions during this session! Please limit it to one question per person and be specific in your question as there will be follow-up once your question has been submitted.

Links and Cheat Sheets mentioned in this class:

2024 Legislative Summary: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/2024-summary-of-arizona-legislation-regarding-hoas-condos/

“Community Association Board Meetings” https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/association-board-meetings/

“How to Conduct Successful Annual Meetings” https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/conduct-successful-annual-meetings/

Open Meeting Law and Recording Board Meetings: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/arizonas-open-meeting-law-and-rules-for-recording/

“Tips for Conducting Virtual Board Meetings” https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/tips-for-conducting-virtual-board-meetings/

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

Saturday Jun 07, 2025

February 2024 First Friday Free Call-In

Saturday Jun 07, 2025

Hi everyone! Thank you for joining us today at our firm’s February Live Virtual First Friday Event!

My name is Beth Mulcahy and I am the founder and senior partner for the Mulcahy Law Firm in Phoenix, Arizona. I wish you and your association a healthy and prosperous year ahead.

I have represented HOAs and condominiums in the state of Arizona for over 27 years. My firm currently represents over one thousand planned communities and condominium associations throughout the state of Arizona. I also currently serve on my HOA board and have for many years.

Welcome to our firm’s Live Virtual First Friday Event. First Fridays are a great time to get your questions on Arizona HOA/condo law answered at no charge.

2024 Summary of Arizona Legislation Regarding HOAs/Condo: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/2024-summary-of-arizona-legislation-regarding-hoas-condos/

Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”)

The Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) is now in effect and Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. has received several questions on this complex new law that impacts corporations, including Arizona HOAs/condos.

Here are a two CAI articles that are informative:

Cheat Sheet: Federal Laws https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/federal-laws-for-community-associations/

Blog: Group Homes

https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/group-homes/

Blog on Security Cameras: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/security-cameras/

Blog: Dysfunction Amongst Board Members

https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/dysfunction-amongst-board-members/

Blog: Parking Violations in HOAs/Condos https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/parking-violations-in-hoas-condos/

Cheat Sheet: Enforcement of Governing Documents https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/enforcement-of-governing-documents/

Cheat Sheet: Disclosure and Transfer Fees https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/community-association-disclosure-fees-transfer-fees/

Cheat Sheet: Reserve Funds for Community Associations https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/reserve-funds-for-associations/

Cheat Sheet: Insurance https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/insurance-protecting-the-association/

Cheat Sheet (addresses assistance animals): https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/pets-in-your-community-association/

https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/citizen-service/college/registration

Friday Mar 07, 2025

Virtual Class 1: 2024 UNWRAPPED: EXPLORING HOT TOPICS & HEADLINES FOR THE NEW YEAR (January, 2024)

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

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

January 2024 First Friday Free Call-In

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/

Friday Sep 13, 2024

December 2023 - Virtual Free First Friday Event & Class #12

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

2023 Virtual HOA/Condo Academy #11: Successful Associations & Qualities of an A+ Board

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:

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

November 2023 - Virtual Free First Friday Event

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

Saturday Feb 17, 2024

2023 Virtual HOA/Condo Academy #10: Legislative Update and Hot Topics!

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

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