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Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C.
Beth Mulcahy, Esq.
55 episodes
16 hours ago
Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. represents thousands of HOAs and condominium associations throughout Arizona. Our attorneys prevent problems, solve problems and are educators for community associations. We give outstanding advice to provide boards with the tools needed to succeed. Our firm strives to deliver timely, efficient and fair representation while we guide boards into making informed decisions.
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Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. represents thousands of HOAs and condominium associations throughout Arizona. Our attorneys prevent problems, solve problems and are educators for community associations. We give outstanding advice to provide boards with the tools needed to succeed. Our firm strives to deliver timely, efficient and fair representation while we guide boards into making informed decisions.
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Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C.
April 2024 First Friday Free Call-In
Hi everyone! Thank you for joining us for our firm’s Live Virtual First Friday Event! 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.    AZ Legislative Update Link to share in chat: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/2024-summary-of-arizona-legislation-regarding-hoas-condos/    Cheat Sheet: How to Conduct Successful Annual Meetings https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/conduct-successful-annual-meetings/   Cheat Sheet: Architectural Review Committees https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/architectural-review-committees/   Cheat Sheet: Association Committee Basics https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/association-committee-basics/   Cheat Sheet: Community Association Records & Documents (see section entitled What Documents Should be Retained and for How Long) https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/community-association-records-documents/   Cheat Sheet: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/arizonas-open-meeting-law-and-rules-for-recording/   Kalway v. Calabria Ranch HOA - We have answered dozens of questions on this topic in past events - we will share a link in which I discuss the case: https://youtu.be/KwwQvxbFkzc?si=Zrd7IfSd29_ZdCB4&t=2147   Cheat Sheet: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/transition-from-developer-to-homeowner/ Video: https://youtu.be/UJIKuz74U0o?si=zXdPupmlpz1DPuf1   Cheat Sheet: Dealing with Difficult People & Harassment https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/dealing-with-difficult-people-harassment/   Cheat Sheet: Enforcement of Governing Documents https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/enforcement-of-governing-documents/   Cheat Sheet - The Top 10 (# 6) https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2018-Top-10.pdf   Cheat Sheet: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/how-to-work-with-rental-properties/   Cheat Sheet: Community Association Disclosure & Transfer Fees https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/community-association-disclosure-fees-transfer-fees/   Cheat Sheet: Architectural Review Committees https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/architectural-review-committees/   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.        
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2 months ago
1 hour 29 minutes

Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C.
Virtual Class 3: TURNING CHALLENGES INTO TRIUMPHS: STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS FOR HOA AND CONDO WOES
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: 2024 HOA/Condo Legislation Summary Reserve Funds for Associations (Cheat Sheet) CAI Report: Aging Infrastructure in Community Associations Preventing Fraud & Embezzlement (Cheat Sheet) Board Member Roles & Responsibilities (Cheat Sheet) Amending Association Documents & Rental Restrictions Bidding and Contracting (Cheat Sheet) Community Association Board Meetings (Cheat Sheet) 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   
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4 months ago
1 hour 33 minutes 51 seconds

Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C.
March 2024 First Friday Free Call-In
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/   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.  
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4 months ago
1 hour 2 minutes 28 seconds

Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C.
Virtual Class 2: MASTERING HOA/CONDO BOARD MEETINGS: FROM ANNUAL MEETINGS TO REGULAR BOARD MEETINGS (Feb 2024)
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 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
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5 months ago
1 hour 35 minutes 58 seconds

Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C.
February 2024 First Friday Free Call-In
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: https://advocacy.caionline.org/how-the-corporate-transparency-act-applies-to-community-associations/ https://advocacy.caionline.org/corporate-transparency-act-community-associations-prepare-and-engage/ 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   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.                    
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5 months ago
1 hour 22 minutes 31 seconds

Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C.
Virtual Class 1: 2024 UNWRAPPED: EXPLORING HOT TOPICS & HEADLINES FOR THE NEW YEAR (January, 2024)
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=sharingMulcahy Law Firm Website - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.comCorporate Transparency Act - https://advocacy.caionline.org/how-the-corporate-transparency-act-applies-to-community-associations/BOI - https://www.fincen.gov/boiBidding & 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.aspxInsurance 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.aspxTechnology & 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/3509How 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  
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8 months ago
1 hour 49 minutes 5 seconds

Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C.
January 2024 First Friday Free Call-In
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 EVENTShttps://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.  
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8 months ago
1 hour 33 minutes 18 seconds

Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C.
December 2023 - Virtual Free First Friday Event & Class #12
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
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1 year ago
1 hour 14 minutes 6 seconds

Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C.
2023 Virtual HOA/Condo Academy #11: Successful Associations & Qualities of an A+ Board
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
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1 year ago
1 hour 44 minutes 40 seconds

Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C.
November 2023 - Virtual Free First Friday Event
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.  
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1 year ago
1 hour 5 minutes 26 seconds

Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C.
2023 Virtual HOA/Condo Academy #10: Legislative Update and Hot Topics!
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  
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1 year ago
1 hour 14 minutes 45 seconds

Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C.
October 2023 - Virtual Free First Friday Event
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.            
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1 year ago
1 hour 15 minutes 57 seconds

Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C.
2023 Virtual HOA/Condo Academy #9: Money Matters! Budgets; Preventing Fraud & Embezzlement
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/reviewCommunity 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
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1 year ago
1 hour 31 minutes 56 seconds

Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C.
September 2023 - Virtual Free First Friday Event
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.
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1 year ago
1 hour 1 minute 5 seconds

Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C.
2023 Virtual HOA/Condo Academy #8: Thoughtful Hiring Avoids Firing!
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/editHow 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/reviewTop10 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
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1 year ago
1 hour 40 minutes 26 seconds

Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C.
August 2023 - Virtual Free First Friday Event
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:Federal Laws Cheat Sheet https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/federal-laws-for-community-associations/City Liquor License Information:Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control - Local Governing Body Search (azliquor.gov) - https://azliquor.gov/aboutdllc.cfm What is a Community Association? https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/what-is-a-community-association/ Condo Definition: A.R.S. 33-1217 https://www.azleg.gov/viewdocument/?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/33/01217.htm Planned Community Definition: A.R.S. 33-1802 https://www.azleg.gov/viewdocument/?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/33/01802.htm Blog on security cameras: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/security-cameras/ Arizona’s Open Meeting Law & Rules for Recording Association Meetings https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/arizonas-open-meeting-law-and-rules-for-recording/ Top Ten Things You Need to Know about Community Association Law (#10) is records requests: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/top-10-community-association-law/ Speeding & Barking Dogs in Associations: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/speeding-barking-dogs/ HB2298:  https://legiscan.com/AZ/text/HB2298/id/2787810/Arizona-2023-HB2298-Chaptered.html How to Select a Management Company Cheat Sheet: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/how-to-select-a-management-company/ 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.  
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1 year ago
40 minutes 58 seconds

Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C.
2023 Virtual HOA/Condo Academy #7: Hierarchy of Documents + 5-Step Plan for Amending Records.
Welcome to Class #7: "Understanding the Hierarchy of Association Documents, 5-Step Plan for Amending CC&Rs and Responding to a Records Request", hosted by Beth Mulcahy. Esq. The 2023 Virtual HOA/Condo Academy is in partnership with the cities of Avondale, Chandler, Glendale, Goodyear, Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Surprise and Tempe.  In today’s class, Beth Mulcahy, Esq. will provide a brief summary of the HOA/Condo bills that have been signed into law this legislative session, then we will discuss everything you need to know about the hierarchy of association documents, the 5-step plan for amending CC&Rs and responding to a records request.  Class video can be found here: https://youtu.be/C-BhByyOEDc and Q&A video can be found here: https://youtu.be/-2gruHV6-d0 Links and Cheat Sheets mentioned in this class:2023 Legislative Update - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/2023-legislative-update/Cheat Sheet “What is a Community Association?” - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/what-is-a-community-association/Amending Association Documents & Implementing Rental Restrictions - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/amending-association-documents/CALABRIA RANCH HOA, LLC, AN ARIZONA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY - https://www.azcourts.gov/Portals/0/OpinionFiles/Supreme/2022/CV200152PR.pdfHow to Effectively Work with Rental Properties - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/amending-association-documents/MLF Top 10 Things You Need to Know About Community Association Law - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/top-10-community-association-law/Blog: HOW TO HANDLE RECORDS REQUESTS BY OWNERS - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/how-to-handle-records-requests-by-owners/Cheat Sheet on Disclosure and Transfer fees - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/community-association-disclosure-fees-transfer-fees/Cheat Sheet on Architectural Committees - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/architectural-review-committees/Cheat Sheet “What is a Community Association?” - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/what-is-a-community-association/First Friday Free Call In - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/announcements/join-us-for-first-friday-free-call-in/Arizona Department of Real Estate: https://azre.gov/Community Association Disclosure & Transfer Fees: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/community-association-disclosure-fees-transfer-fees/Maricopa Plat Map: https://maps.mcassessor.maricopa.gov/Architectural Review Committees: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/architectural-review-committees/What is a Community Association?: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/what-is-a-community-association/2023 Legislative Update - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/2023-legislative-update/Cheat Sheet “What is a Community Association?” - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/what-is-a-community-association/Amending Association Documents & Implementing Rental Restrictions - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/amending-association-documents/CALABRIA RANCH HOA, LLC, AN ARIZONA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY - https://www.azcourts.gov/Portals/0/OpinionFiles/Supreme/2022/CV200152PR.pdfHow to Effectively Work with Rental Properties - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/amending-association-documents/MLF Top 10 Things You Need to Know About Community Association Law - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/top-10-community-association-law/Blog: HOW TO HANDLE RECORDS REQUESTS BY OWNERS -https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/how-to-handle-records-requests-by-owners/Please consider leaving our firm a Google review! We are always happy to get feedback from our valued customers so that we can continue to improve our service.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
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1 year ago
1 hour 29 minutes 37 seconds

Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C.
2023 Virtual HOA/Condo Academy #6: Everything You Need to Know About Arizona HOA/Condo Law
Welcome to Class #6: "Everything You Need to Know About Arizona HOA/Condo Law - in 60 minutes!", hosted by Beth Mulcahy. Esq. The 2023 Virtual HOA/Condo Academy is in partnership with the cities of Avondale, Chandler, Glendale, Goodyear, Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Surprise and Tempe.  In today’s class, I will provide a summary of the HOA/Condo bills that have been signed into law this legislative session then we will discuss everything you need to know about HOA/Condo Law! The video of this class can be found here: https://youtu.be/lV2ELnlXfrQ and the Q&A video can be found here: https://youtu.be/_poC6yv_iAA   Links & Cheat Sheets:Google Review: https://g.page/r/CUaKxgS42hUKEB0/review'23 Legislative Summary: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/2023-legislative-update/'22 Legislative Summary: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/2022-legislative-update/Title: 10: https://www.azleg.gov/arsDetail/?title=10Title: 33: https://www.azleg.gov/arsDetail/?title=33AZ Open Meeting Law: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/arizonas-open-meeting-law-and-rules-for-recording/Virtual Meetings: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/tips-for-conducting-virtual-board-meetings/Solar: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/solar-panels-creating-a-green-community/Board Removal: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/hoa-condo-board-removal-process/Flags in AZ: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/hot-topic-alert-flags-in-arizona-hoas-and-condos/HB2010: Flags: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/hb2010-flags-homeowners-associations/10 Things You Need to Know about Association Law: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/top-10-community-association-law/Disclosure & Transfer Fees: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/community-association-disclosure-fees-transfer-fees/Rental Properties: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/how-to-work-with-rental-properties/Successful Annual Meetings: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/conduct-successful-annual-meetings/Difficult People & Harassment: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/dealing-with-difficult-people-harassment/Budgeting: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/budgeting-for-community-associations/Enforcement of Documents: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/enforcement-of-governing-documents/Insurance: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/insurance-protecting-the-association/AZ Corp. Commission: https://www.azcc.gov/Breed Restrictions: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/breed-restrictions/Technology & Associations: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/technology-community-associations/Planning Meetings: https://www.ulcahylawfirm.com/publications/planning-board-meeting-checklist/ Committee Basics: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/association-committee-basics/ Bidding & Contracting: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/bidding-and-contracting/Architectural Review: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/architectural-review-committees/ 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
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1 year ago
1 hour 50 minutes 20 seconds

Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C.
June 2023 - Virtual Free First Friday Event
Beth Mulcahy, Esq. founding attorney and senior partner at 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: Arizona Dept. of Water Resources:  https://new.azwater.gov/ama/management-plan/fourth-management-plan Federal Laws https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/federal-laws-for-community-associations/ The Top 10 Things About Community Association Law - see #7: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/top-10-community-association-law/ Blog “Hot Topic Alert: Flags in Arizona” Flags: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/hot-topic-alert-flags-in-arizona-hoas-and-condos/ Disclosure & Transfer Fees: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/community-association-disclosure-fees-transfer-fees/ Amending Association Documents & Implementing Rental Restrictions: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/amending-association-documents/ Community Association Board Meetings: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/association-board-meetings/ Dealing with Difficult People: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/dealing-with-difficult-people-harassment/ How to Effectively Deal with a Bully: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/how-to-effectively-deal-with-a-bully/ Board Meetings: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/association-board-meetings/ How to Effectively Work With Rental Properties: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/how-to-work-with-rental-properties/ Online Voting for HOAs/Condos: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/online-voting/ Technology and Community Associations: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/online-voting/ Water Blog: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/arizona-hoas-water-use-whats-next/ Tips for Preventing Fraud and Theft: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/preventing-theft-fraud-association-funds/ A.R.S. 32-1151 sets forth Arizona’s contractor licensing requirements - https://www.azleg.gov/ars/32/01151.htm#:~:text=It%20is%20unlawful%20for%20any,in%20the%20capacity%20of%20or “It’s Worth It! Hire a Licensed Contractor” https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/its-worth-it-hire-a-licensed-contractor/ “Best Practices for Dealing with Vendors” https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/best-practices-for-dealing-with-vendors/ Federal Laws Cheat Sheet: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/federal-laws-for-community-associations/ CHEAT SHEET ON ENFORCEMENT: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/enforcement-of-governing-documents/ Legislative Updates - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/2023-legislative-update/ 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.      
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1 year ago
1 hour 43 minutes 32 seconds

Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C.
2023 Virtual HOA/Condo Academy #5: Long-Term Planning for HOAs/Condos
Welcome to Class #5: "Long-Term Planning for HOAs/Condos", hosted by Beth Mulcahy. Esq. The 2023 Virtual HOA/Condo Academy is in partnership with the cities of Avondale, Chandler, Glendale, Goodyear, Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Surprise and Tempe.  In today’s class, Beth will provide a summary of the 4 HOA/Condo bills that have been signed into law by Gov. Hobbs. Then we are going to take a deep dive into everything you need to know about long term & strategic planning for HOAs and condos, how to create a budget, reserve studies and reserve funding.  We will close our session with information on using the Eisenhower Method to help solve problems. Video of this class can be found here: https://youtu.be/bU76M3PBLH8 along with Q&A video segment here: https://youtu.be/w-pn9giabFM   Links to websites and cheat sheets mentioned in this class:2023 Legislative Update - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/2023-legislative-update/Budgeting for Community Associations - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/budgeting-for-community-associations/Reserve Funds for Community Associations - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/reserve-funds-for-associations/Eisenhower Method - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/eisenhower-method/Upcoming Seminars and Events - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/upcoming-events/Inconsistency in Governing Documents - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/inconsistency-in-governing-documents/Insurance: Protecting the Association & Board of Directors - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/insurance-protecting-the-association/Solar Panels & Creating a Green Community - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/solar-panels-creating-a-green-community/Community Association Records & Documents - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/community-association-records-documents/HOAs/Condos Should Limit Risk by Using a FDIC Insured Bank - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/hoas-condos-should-limit-risk-by-using-a-fdic-insured-bank/  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
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1 year ago
1 hour 38 minutes 21 seconds

Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C.
Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. represents thousands of HOAs and condominium associations throughout Arizona. Our attorneys prevent problems, solve problems and are educators for community associations. We give outstanding advice to provide boards with the tools needed to succeed. Our firm strives to deliver timely, efficient and fair representation while we guide boards into making informed decisions.