<![CDATA[AZ HOA Attorney Community - Open Meetings & Notice Requirements]]> https://azhoawatch.org/community/ Mon, 11 May 2026 21:11:49 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[Open Meeting Requirements — A.R.S. § 33-1804 Overview]]> https://azhoawatch.org/community/showthread.php?tid=7 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:37:22 +0000 CommunityAdmin]]> https://azhoawatch.org/community/showthread.php?tid=7 Open Meetings & Notice Requirements

Arizona requires HOA boards to conduct business transparently. Here's what the law says and what to watch for.

Key Requirements (A.R.S. § 33-1804)
  • Board meetings must be open to all members
  • Notice must be given at least 48 hours in advance (posted in a conspicuous place)
  • Members have the right to speak at meetings
  • The board can only go into executive session for limited purposes (legal advice, personnel, specific owner violations)
  • Meeting minutes must be maintained and made available

Red Flags to Watch For
  • Meetings held without proper notice
  • Board conducting business via email or "serial meetings" to avoid open meeting requirements
  • Excessive use of executive sessions
  • Refusing to allow member comment periods
  • Minutes that don't reflect what actually happened

Share your experience. Has your HOA board violated open meeting requirements? How did you address it?

This is not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your specific situation.]]> Open Meetings & Notice Requirements

Arizona requires HOA boards to conduct business transparently. Here's what the law says and what to watch for.

Key Requirements (A.R.S. § 33-1804)
  • Board meetings must be open to all members
  • Notice must be given at least 48 hours in advance (posted in a conspicuous place)
  • Members have the right to speak at meetings
  • The board can only go into executive session for limited purposes (legal advice, personnel, specific owner violations)
  • Meeting minutes must be maintained and made available

Red Flags to Watch For
  • Meetings held without proper notice
  • Board conducting business via email or "serial meetings" to avoid open meeting requirements
  • Excessive use of executive sessions
  • Refusing to allow member comment periods
  • Minutes that don't reflect what actually happened

Share your experience. Has your HOA board violated open meeting requirements? How did you address it?

This is not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your specific situation.]]> <![CDATA[Can the HOA Board go into a closed session to decide on my appeal?]]> https://azhoawatch.org/community/showthread.php?tid=1125 Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:06:59 +0000 InquiryMaker]]> https://azhoawatch.org/community/showthread.php?tid=1125 <![CDATA[Can the HOA prohibit homeowners from recording open board meetings?]]> https://azhoawatch.org/community/showthread.php?tid=1399 Thu, 06 Feb 2025 07:06:13 +0000 HOACommunityThinker]]> https://azhoawatch.org/community/showthread.php?tid=1399 <![CDATA[Is it an Open Meeting Law violation if the Board votes quickly without much discussion?]]> https://azhoawatch.org/community/showthread.php?tid=1061 Tue, 28 Jan 2025 07:10:30 +0000 ResidentProcessFollower]]> https://azhoawatch.org/community/showthread.php?tid=1061 <![CDATA[Am I allowed to attend or witness an executive session of the Board?]]> https://azhoawatch.org/community/showthread.php?tid=304 Wed, 22 Jan 2025 10:46:51 +0000 PaigeL]]> https://azhoawatch.org/community/showthread.php?tid=304 <![CDATA[Does the HOA have to let homeowners speak before the board votes on a contract?]]> https://azhoawatch.org/community/showthread.php?tid=1509 Wed, 15 Jan 2025 07:18:09 +0000 AlexT]]> https://azhoawatch.org/community/showthread.php?tid=1509 <![CDATA[Does the HOA have to provide photographic or video proof of a parking violation in the violation notice?]]> https://azhoawatch.org/community/showthread.php?tid=698 Tue, 07 Jan 2025 09:09:10 +0000 TylerJ]]> https://azhoawatch.org/community/showthread.php?tid=698 <![CDATA[If the Board meets but takes no votes or actions, is it considered a meeting that requires notice?]]> https://azhoawatch.org/community/showthread.php?tid=1677 Mon, 06 Jan 2025 19:03:01 +0000 GreaterGilbert]]> https://azhoawatch.org/community/showthread.php?tid=1677 <![CDATA[Is a Board President's verbal admission enough to prove an illegal meeting occurred?]]> https://azhoawatch.org/community/showthread.php?tid=1198 Sat, 04 Jan 2025 08:16:10 +0000 CivicSupporter]]> https://azhoawatch.org/community/showthread.php?tid=1198 <![CDATA[Can my HOA board vote on non-emergency items via email instead of holding a meeting?]]> https://azhoawatch.org/community/showthread.php?tid=486 Wed, 18 Dec 2024 10:37:56 +0000 GilbertForumUser]]> https://azhoawatch.org/community/showthread.php?tid=486 <![CDATA[Does a meeting count as being 'held' if the HOA schedules it but fails to reach a quorum?]]> https://azhoawatch.org/community/showthread.php?tid=1446 Thu, 12 Dec 2024 19:29:38 +0000 ArizonaParticipant]]> https://azhoawatch.org/community/showthread.php?tid=1446 <![CDATA[Can the HOA Board conduct business via email or written consent instead of holding an open meeting?]]> https://azhoawatch.org/community/showthread.php?tid=1046 Thu, 12 Dec 2024 12:09:37 +0000 HarperG]]> https://azhoawatch.org/community/showthread.php?tid=1046 <![CDATA[Is the Administrative Law Judge's decision final and binding?]]> https://azhoawatch.org/community/showthread.php?tid=1486 Fri, 06 Dec 2024 11:02:53 +0000 EliseB]]> https://azhoawatch.org/community/showthread.php?tid=1486 <![CDATA[Can the board discuss a Code of Conduct in executive session?]]> https://azhoawatch.org/community/showthread.php?tid=1543 Wed, 04 Dec 2024 06:10:55 +0000 DiscussionClarityFan]]> https://azhoawatch.org/community/showthread.php?tid=1543 <![CDATA[Is my HOA required to inform me that I can petition the State Real Estate Department for a hearing?]]> https://azhoawatch.org/community/showthread.php?tid=742 Sat, 30 Nov 2024 15:53:24 +0000 ChaseR]]> https://azhoawatch.org/community/showthread.php?tid=742