Every homeowners association has governing documents including the HOA bylaws and documents outlining rules and restrictions. These documents, however, are not etched in stone and there may come a time when they will need to be amended because they are outdated, the needs of the community have changed, or the association has discerned that a […]
Arizona is known for being a warm getaway for snowbirds that want to escape the freezing temperatures that much of the United States experiences in winter. “New” neighbors are moving back into their community associations every day since fall has commenced. As a result, it’s not uncommon for residents in Arizona HOA communities to have […]
Why do we have use restrictions? And how are they different from other HOA rules? When you purchased a home in an Arizona HOA community, you agreed to certain rules and use restrictions. Now comes the confusing part – what’s a rule versus a use restriction? Why do we have them? And how are they […]