Case Summary
| Case ID | 20F-H2019026-REL-RHG |
|---|---|
| Agency | ADRE |
| Tribunal | OAH |
| Decision Date | 2020-07-14 |
| Administrative Law Judge | Jenna Clark |
| Outcome | loss |
| Filing Fees Refunded | $0.00 |
| Civil Penalties | $0.00 |
Parties & Counsel
| Petitioner | Werner A Reis | Counsel | — |
|---|---|---|---|
| Respondent | Canyon Mesa Townhouse Association | Counsel | Edward O’Brien, Esq. |
Alleged Violations
CC&Rs Article III, section 1
Outcome Summary
The Administrative Law Judge issued a Final Order denying the Petitioner's claim on rehearing. The ALJ found that the Association did not violate CC&Rs Article III section 1 when its Board painted pickleball lines on one of the two existing tennis courts, as the action was within the Board's authority to manage Common Areas and did not infringe on members' nonexclusive perpetual easement rights.
Why this result: Petitioner failed to meet the burden of proof by a preponderance of the evidence, and the undisputed material facts supported the finding that the Association's actions were authorized by the governing documents (CC&Rs Articles II and VI) and did not deny or impede member access or use of the Common Areas.
Key Issues & Findings
Whether Canyon Mesa Townhouse Association violated community documents CC&Rs Article III, sec. 1.
Petitioner alleged that the Board's decision to paint pickleball lines on one of two tennis courts constituted an infringement or impediment of enjoyment rights for tennis players, thereby violating CC&Rs Article III section 1.
Orders: The ALJ denied the petition (on rehearing), concluding that Petitioner failed to sustain the burden of proof. The Association was authorized to manage and maintain Common Areas, and members' nonexclusive perpetual easement rights were not violated.
Filing fee: $0.00, Fee refunded: No
Disposition: respondent_win
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 32-2102
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. §§ 32-2199 et seq.
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 32-2199.05
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. §§ 32-2199(2)
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. §§ 32-2199.01(A)
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. §§ 32-2199.01(D)
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. §§ 32-2199.02
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 33-1243
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. §§ 41-1092 et seq.
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 41-1092.08(H)
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 12-904(A)
- Tierra Ranchos Homeowners Ass'n v. Kitchukov, 216 Ariz. 195, 165 P.3d 173 (App. 2007)
- ARIZ. ADMIN. CODE R2-19-119
Analytics Highlights
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 32-2102
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. §§ 32-2199 et seq.
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 32-2199.05
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. §§ 32-2199(2)
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. §§ 32-2199.01(A)
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. §§ 32-2199.01(D)
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. §§ 32-2199.02
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 33-1243
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. §§ 41-1092 et seq.
- Tierra Ranchos Homeowners Ass'n v. Kitchukov, 216 Ariz. 195, 165 P.3d 173 (App. 2007)
- ARIZ. ADMIN. CODE R2-19-119
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. §§ 41-1092.04
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. §§ 41-1092.05(D)
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. §§ 41-1061(A)
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 41-1092.08(H)
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 12-904(A)
Decision Documents
20F-H2019026-REL Decision – 770924.pdf
Case Participants
Petitioner Side
- Werner A Reis (petitioner)
Appeared on his own behalf
Respondent Side
- Edward O’Brien (attorney)
Carpenter, Hazlewood, Delgado & Bolen, LLP
Counsel for Canyon Mesa Townhouse Association - Mark Sall (attorney)
Carpenter, Hazlewood, Delgado & Bolen, LLP
Counsel for Canyon Mesa Townhouse Association; Mark Sahl is used in some electronic transmissions - Charles Mitchell (board member/witness)
Canyon Mesa Townhouse Association
Current Director of the Board; testified as a witness in the original hearing - Arland Averell (board member/witness)
Canyon Mesa Townhouse Association
Served on the Board for twenty years; testified as a witness in the original hearing
Neutral Parties
- Jenna Clark (ALJ)
Office of Administrative Hearings - Judy Lowe (commissioner)
ADRE
Commissioner of the Arizona Department of Real Estate - DGardner (department contact)
ADRE
Electronic contact for ADRE transmissions - c. serrano (staff/clerk)
OAH
Staff noted on document transmission
