HOA Court Cases

Arizona court rulings applicable to HOA law, organized by court level. Each card starts with why the ruling matters for HOA boards, homeowners, and counsel.

Superior Court

Trial-level rulings from Arizona Superior Courts that interpret HOA-related statutes or address common HOA disputes.

114 cases

★ Cases everyone should read (32 cases)

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AZNH Revocable Trust v. Kay Abramsohn, Arizona Office of Administrative Hearings, Arizona Department of Real Estate, and Sunland Springs Village Homeowners Association

CV2025-036466 / OAH 24F-H047-REL-RMD
Superior Court · March 25, 2026 · AZNH sought special-action relief after an ALJ and OAH leadership refused to honor a pere…
Why it matters
The Superior Court granted special-action relief in part, vacated OAH orders issued on or after September 26, 2025…
Admin. AppealsProcedureRecords RequestsElections
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Pat Mah v. Canterra at Squaw Peak Condominium Association, Inc.

CV2021-018876 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · December 29, 2025 · Pat Mah (Plaintiff, condominium owner) v. Canterra at Squaw Peak Condominium Association,…
Why it matters
Declaration made limited-common-element balcony repairs a common expense shared by all condo owners.
AssessmentsCC&RsRecords RequestsProcedureAttorney Fees
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Thomas J. Gusich v. Sun City Grand Community Association, Inc.

CV2025-002634 / 1 CA-CV 25-0929
Superior Court · September 23, 2025 · A former Sun City Grand board member challenged his removal, the association's board cond…
Why it matters
The Superior Court dismissed the claims, entered final judgment for Sun City Grand, awarded reduced attorney fees…
Board GovernanceProcedureAttorney FeesRecords Requests
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Susan M. Marcella v. The Legend Trail Community Association

CV2023-052094 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · October 18, 2024 · Susan M. Marcella (Plaintiff, homeowner) v. The Legend Trail Community Association (Defen…
Why it matters
The superior court denied the homeowner's motion for partial summary judgment on all grounds, holding that disputed…
Architectural ReviewMeetings & RecordsCC&RsProcedure
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Val Vista Lakes Community Association v. Susan Wellman

CV2021-001865 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · November 3, 2023 · Val Vista Lakes Community Association (Plaintiff, homeowners association) v. Susan M. Wel…
Why it matters
Self-help nuisance cleanup costs were secured by the HOA assessment lien and could support foreclosure.
LiensForeclosureAssessmentsFinesCC&RsProcedure
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Richard Rudner v. Bellasera Community Association, Inc.

CV2023-002424 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · September 6, 2023 · Richard Rudner and Darlene Rudner (Plaintiffs, homeowners) v. Bellasera Community Associa…
Why it matters
Kalway invalidated an unforeseeable CC&R amendment expanding architectural enforcement authority.
CC&RsBoard GovernanceProcedure
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Doubletree Canyon Homeowners Association v. Teodora Cupes

CV2021-014955 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · September 7, 2022 · Doubletree Canyon Homeowners Association (Plaintiff) v. Teodora Cupes and Cipriano Ionute…
Why it matters
Nonmatching exterior doors and windows violated the CC&Rs and had to be corrected in 90 days.
Architectural ReviewCC&RsCovenantsProcedureAttorney Fees
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Michael Lyon v. Regency House Association

CV2020-008665 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · September 6, 2022 · Michael Lyon (Plaintiff, apartment owner assigned parking space P-238) v. Regency House A…
Why it matters
On reconsideration under Kalway v. Calabria Ranch HOA, LLC, the superior court granted the homeowner summary…
CC&RsAmendmentsBoard GovernanceProcedure
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Villa Sendero Homeowners Association Inc v. Diana Costain

CV2022-004188 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · August 9, 2022 · Villa Sendero Homeowners Association, Inc. (Plaintiff, homeowners association) v. Diana C…
Why it matters
The superior court denied the homeowner's Rule 12(b)(6) motion to dismiss, holding that a party need not file a…
CC&RsProcedureAmendmentsCovenantsRental Restrictions
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Marybeth Abodeely v. The Oasis Association

CV2020-001329 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · June 30, 2021 · Marybeth Abodeely (Plaintiff) v. The Oasis Association, The Management Trust, Inc., Sadie…
Why it matters
Fine claims survived where Oasis may have fined before the A.R.S. § 33-1803 response period expired.
FinesCC&RsSelective EnforcementCovenantsProcedure
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Nicdon 10663 LLC v. Desert Mountain Master Association

CV2018-015165 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · October 24, 2019 · Nicdon 10663 LLC (Plaintiff, owner) v. Desert Mountain Master Association (Defendant, hom…
Why it matters
CC&R amendment adding a 30-day rental minimum upheld under the declaration's voting procedure.
AmendmentsRental RestrictionsOpen MeetingsCC&RsAttorney Fees
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Bolton Anderson, et al. v. Recreation Centers of Sun City Inc.

CV2015-012458 (see also 2019 Ariz. Sess. Laws Ch. 185 / SB 1094)
Superior Court · October 10, 2019 · Sun City residents sued the nonprofit corporation that operates Sun City recreational fac…
Why it matters
RCSC was briefly treated as a planned-community association before SB 1094 retroactively overruled the theory.
Board GovernanceAssessmentsAmendmentsProcedure
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William M. Brown v. Terravita Country Club, Inc.

CV2017-055475
Superior Court · June 4, 2018 · A homeowner asked the Maricopa County Superior Court to enforce an ADRE/OAH records-order…
Why it matters
HOA compliance with an administrative records order defeated contempt and private enforcement relief.
Records RequestsProcedureBoard GovernanceAttorney Fees
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Troon North Association v. City of Scottsdale

CV2017-015460 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · February 15, 2018 · Troon North Association and MBA Development Partners LLC v. City of Scottsdale, Board of…
Why it matters
HOA lacked CC&R authority to appeal a zoning decision for members' collective property interests.
CC&RsBoard GovernanceAdmin. AppealsProcedure
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Tapestry on Central LLC v. Tapestry on Central Condominium Association

CV2014-090103 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · November 21, 2017 · Tapestry on Central LLC (Plaintiff and counterdefendant, commercial condominium owner) v.…
Why it matters
CC&R assessment duties survived a parking-agreement defense, but the owner won a larger implied-covenant verdict.
AssessmentsLiensForeclosureCC&RsGood Faith & Fair DealingBoard GovernanceAttorney FeesProcedure
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Rene Bishop v. Sunland Village Community Association

CV2016-051857 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · June 12, 2017 · Rene Bishop (Plaintiff, homeowner) v. Sunland Village Community Association and thirteen…
Why it matters
Member vote validly approved equalizing annual assessments under A.R.S. § 33-1803 and the CC&Rs.
AssessmentsCC&RsBoard GovernanceElections
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Mullins v. Nisbet Greens Homeowners Association

CV2015-053962 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · September 19, 2016 · Wayne L. Mullins (Plaintiff, homeowner) v. The Nisbet Greens Homeowners Association, Inc.…
Why it matters
Owner claims failed because board duties were derivative and the CC&Rs allowed the assessment increases.
AssessmentsCC&RsBoard GovernanceProcedureAttorney Fees
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Christine Davis v. Westglen Villas Homeowners Association Inc

CV2015-091129 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · March 31, 2016 · Christine Davis and David Opstein (Plaintiffs) v. Westglen Villas Homeowners Association…
Why it matters
The superior court denied the defendants' motion for partial summary judgment as to Christine Davis on both counts…
Meetings & RecordsProcedure
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Camelback House Homeowners Association INC v. Marc Secter

CV2013-095878 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · May 15, 2015 · Camelback House Homeowners Association, Inc. (Plaintiff) v. Marc Secter (Defendant)
Why it matters
A condo association could foreclose once A.R.S. § 33-1256 delinquency thresholds were met.
AssessmentsForeclosureLiensCC&RsAttorney Fees
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Lisa Marx v. Fiesta Villas Condominium Association

CV2013-095464 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · September 10, 2013 · Lisa Marx (Plaintiff) v. Fiesta Villas Condominium Association, Dwight Schrute Holdings L…
Why it matters
Special-declarant rights let 26 condo-unit votes proceed despite unpaid transfer and working-capital fees.
ElectionsAssessmentsCC&RsBoard Governance
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Merlie v. Val Vista Lakes Community Association

CV2011-016976 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · May 10, 2013 · Michael and Debra Merlie (Plaintiffs, homeowners) v. Val Vista Lakes Community Associatio…
Why it matters
CC&R debris injunction granted, but HOA enforcement reasonableness remained a fact question.
CC&RsCovenantsSelective EnforcementArchitectural ReviewGood Faith & Fair DealingProcedureAttorney Fees
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David B. Vanyo v. Carefree Foothills Homeowners Association

CV2006-011927 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · March 15, 2012 · David B. Vanyo and College Book Centers Inc. 401 Profit Sharing Plan (Plaintiffs) v. Care…
Why it matters
Juries found HOA waiver of a CC&R use restriction and later allowed private condemnation of CC&R access.
CC&RsCovenantsSelective EnforcementAttorney FeesProcedure
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Richard Gayer v. Willo Neighborhood Association

Maricopa County Superior Court No. CV2008-029900
Superior Court · July 8, 2009 · A neighborhood-association member, appearing pro se, sued the association and its preside…
Why it matters
On a Rule 12(b)(6) motion, the member's bylaw-amendment quorum and notice claim against the association stated a…
AmendmentsQuorumNonprofit CorporationProcedureBoard Governance
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Carpediem Investments LLC v. Desert Mountain Master Association

CV2006-052755 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · May 7, 2008 · Carpediem Investments LLC (Plaintiff, owner) v. Desert Mountain Master Association and re…
Why it matters
Association could review plans but could not force two recorded lots to stay assembled as one parcel.
CC&RsArchitectural ReviewCovenantsAttorney FeesProcedure
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Fields v. Sun Groves HOA

CV2026-001831 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · June 9, 2026 · Nataijah Fields (Plaintiff) v. Sun Groves HOA and Kati Soundos Nasser (Defendants)
Why it matters
Sun Groves HOA was dismissed from a quiet-title suit because no ownership or other claim was alleged against it.
ProcedureAttorney FeesCovenants
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Sandra Rodriguez v. Gardens-Gilbert Community Association, et al.

Maricopa County Superior Court No. CV2024-005940 (consolidated with CV2024-013806)
Superior Court · May 27, 2026 · A Gilbert homeowner, appearing pro se, sued her HOA, its management company, and three in…
Why it matters
On the operative pleading, the court held that an HOA's CC&Rs are the contract between owner and association, so…
ProcedureCC&RsNegligenceRecords RequestsEconomic Loss DoctrinePro Se Litigant
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Val Vista Classic Community Association v. Levi Rosenbaum

CV2024-003271 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · May 11, 2026 · Val Vista Classic Community Association (Plaintiff, homeowners association) v. Levi Rosen…
Why it matters
Routine HOA assessment foreclosure: unpaid assessments supported summary judgment for the association.
AssessmentsForeclosureLiensAttorney FeesProcedure
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Kokoskov v. Harapko and Grayhawk Community Association

CV2026-004481 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · March 30, 2026 · Igor Kokoskov and Patricia Kokoskov (Plaintiffs, neighboring owners) v. Sean Harapko, Ali…
Why it matters
Preliminary injunction denied against Grayhawk-approved construction under disputed design guidelines.
Architectural ReviewCC&RsCovenantsProcedure
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Shawn Blakley v. Roosevelt Grover Parker, et al.

CV2023-014388 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · February 27, 2026 · Shawn Blakley (Plaintiff) v. Roosevelt Grover Parker, Patricia L. Parker, and Litchfield…
Why it matters
HOA won all claims and fees under § 12-341.01 for alleged contractual enforcement-duty failures.
CC&RsCovenantsAttorney FeesSelective Enforcement
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Steve Pandi v. Crown Point Homeowners Association, et al.

CV2025-060700 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · February 2, 2026 · Steve Pandi (Plaintiff, homeowner) v. Crown Point Homeowners Association, Beth Mulcahy, a…
Why it matters
Separate HOA foreclosure claims were dismissed as mandatory counterclaims in a pending assessment case.
AssessmentsForeclosureLiensProcedureFDCPABankruptcy
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Coventry Tempe Community Association v. Faisal Elhassan

CV2024-090807 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · October 28, 2025 · Faisal Elhassan (Plaintiff) v. Coventry Tempe Community Association and other defendants
Why it matters
Coventry Tempe won summary judgment because the owner offered no evidence disputing the ledger.
AssessmentsLiensGood Faith & Fair DealingProcedure
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Val Vista Lakes Community Association v. Cahill

CV2024-017272 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · July 31, 2025 · The Val Vista Lakes Community Association (Plaintiff) v. Peter J. Cahill (Defendant)
Why it matters
Val Vista Lakes obtained default judgment after findings on service and reasonable fees and costs.
AssessmentsAttorney FeesProcedure
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Russ v. Sonoran Mountain Ranch Homeowners Association

CV2024-022259 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · June 17, 2025 · Ronald C. Russ (Plaintiff) v. Rob Lewis, Sonoran Mountain Ranch Homeowners Association, A…
Why it matters
HOA-meeting complaint was dismissed because the pleading did not give each defendant fair notice of the claims.
ProcedureMeetings & RecordsBoard GovernanceGood Faith & Fair DealingPro Se Litigant
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Val Vista Lakes Community Association v. Brooks

CV2024-022478 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · May 20, 2025 · The Val Vista Lakes Community Association (Plaintiff) v. Christina Lynn Brooks (Defendant)
Why it matters
Val Vista Lakes obtained a formal judgment after default proceedings, with no amount stated in the entries.
AssessmentsLiensProcedure
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Lisa Marx v. Tara Condominiums Association, Inc.

CV2025-012980
Superior Court · April 14, 2025 · Lisa Marx, a Tara condominium owner, sued Tara Condominiums Association over alleged open…
Why it matters
Pending condo-governance suit with nine July 2026 summary-judgment motions and no final merits decision.
Meetings & RecordsBoard GovernanceCC&RsRecords RequestsProcedureAttorney Fees
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Oleg Bortman v. First Service Residential Arizona, LLC, et al.

CV2024-031553 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · March 25, 2025 · Oleg Bortman and JIMBO, LLC (Plaintiffs — JIMBO owns a commercial condominium in the Safa…
Why it matters
The superior court dismissed the First Amended Complaint without prejudice: Bortman and JIMBO, LLC lacked standing…
Board GovernanceAttorney FeesProcedure
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Desert Cove Condominium Association v. BCK Coatings Inc.

CV2023-093035 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · March 10, 2025 · Desert Cove Condominium Association (Plaintiff, condominium association) v. BCK Coatings…
Why it matters
Condo association won $1.04M summary judgment for defective contractor work after BCK lacked usable evidence.
ProcedureCondominiumsAttorney Fees
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Iqtunheimr LLC v. Val Vista Lakes Community Association

CV2024-002225 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · October 18, 2024 · Iqtunheimr LLC (Plaintiff) v. The Val Vista Lakes Community Association and Timothy Hedri…
Why it matters
Community-wide HOA claims were derivative, while direct selective-enforcement claims survived before fees and sanctions.
CC&RsSelective EnforcementGood Faith & Fair DealingBoard GovernanceAttorney Fees
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R. L. Whitmer v. Hilton Casitas Homeowners Association

CV2022-014709 / 1 CA-CV 23-0350
Superior Court · January 30, 2024 · A condominium owner sought contempt enforcement of a 2015 administrative budget order aga…
Why it matters
The courts rejected contempt enforcement against Hilton Casitas because the 2015 administrative budget order did not…
ProcedureBoard GovernanceAttorney Fees
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Reilly v. Jackson Builders / Orchard House Condominium Association

CV2023-010115 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · November 9, 2023 · Michal and Jennifer Reilly (Plaintiffs, condominium owners) v. Jackson Builders of Arizon…
Why it matters
Condo bylaws supported owner contract claims for private-unit damage despite board-enforcement arguments.
CC&RsCovenantsGood Faith & Fair DealingProcedureAttorney Fees
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Val Vista Lakes Community Association v. Russell

CV2023-092215 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · July 18, 2023 · The Val Vista Lakes Community Association (Plaintiff) v. Casey Wade Russell and Danielle…
Why it matters
Val Vista Lakes obtained a stipulated judgment, with no amount or merits analysis in the minute entry.
AssessmentsLiensProcedure
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R. L. Whitmer v. Hilton Casitas Homeowners Association

CV2021-050888 / 1 CA-CV 22-0202
Superior Court · January 19, 2023 · A condominium owner brought statutory budget, assessment, audit, and administrative-order…
Why it matters
The Superior Court dismissed the statutory enforcement claims, but the Court of Appeals vacated the contract-based…
ProcedureAttorney FeesBoard Governance
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Sun Groves Homeowners Association v. Greene

CV2021-018062 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · August 2, 2022 · The Sun Groves Homeowners Association (Plaintiff) v. Dawna M. Greene and the trustee of t…
Why it matters
Sun Groves obtained a default foreclosure judgment and order of sale, with no merits analysis in the entries.
AssessmentsLiensForeclosureProcedure
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Maricopoly LLC v. Tierra Santa Community Association

CV2020-013607 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · February 7, 2022 · Maricopoly LLC (Plaintiff) v. Tierra Santa Community Association, Inc., Maxwell & Morgan,…
Why it matters
Fraud allegations over an extinguished HOA lien sale defeated summary judgment; § 33-420 did not apply to the firm.
ForeclosureLiensCC&RsAttorney FeesProcedure
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Silverton Deer Village Homeowners Association v. DeFine

CV2020-092936 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · December 1, 2021 · Silverton Deer Village Homeowners Association, Inc. (Plaintiff) v. Janet DeFine (Defendan…
Why it matters
HOA collection case expanded into third-party FDCPA and abuse-of-process claims that survived pleading attacks.
AssessmentsForeclosureLiensFDCPAProcedure
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Edet Effiong Asuquo v. La Fuente Condominium Association

CV2019-015684 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · September 2, 2021 · Edet Effiong Asuquo (Plaintiff) v. La Fuente Condominium Association (Defendant)
Why it matters
The court enforced a Rule 80 settlement resolving roof and HVAC claims against La Fuente.
CC&RsCovenantsProcedureAttorney FeesCondominiumsPro Se Litigant
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Val Vista Lakes Community Association v. Leeds

CV2021-002089 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · May 12, 2021 · The Val Vista Lakes Community Association (Plaintiff) v. Leland L. Leeds, Discover Bank,…
Why it matters
Val Vista Lakes obtained a default foreclosure judgment, with no merits analysis in the minute entries.
AssessmentsLiensForeclosureProcedure
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Toepke v. Pioneer Condominium Association

CV2019-010791 (Maricopa Cnty. Super. Ct.)
Superior Court · February 8, 2021 · Mardy C. Toepke and Kate E. Toepke (plaintiff unit owners) v. Pioneer Condominium Associa…
Why it matters
A condo association needed unanimous owner consent to add rental and occupancy use restrictions.
CC&RsBoard GovernanceVoting And ElectionsProcedure
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Boles v. Tarrell

CV2018-053929 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · October 9, 2020 · Sky Boles (Plaintiff) v. Jason Tarrell, Northern Manor Townhouse Association, Erik Wright…
Why it matters
Quiet-title claimant lost after a sheriff’s sale cut off any ownership or possession rights.
ForeclosureLiensCC&RsProcedureAttorney Fees
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Westerman v. Bridgewood Nine 30 Property Owners Association

CV2019-005775 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · September 16, 2019 · Debbie Westerman (Plaintiff) v. Michael Brubaker and Bridgewood Nine 30 Property Owners A…
Why it matters
Pleading-stage HOA claims narrowed: no fiduciary duty or tort good-faith remedies, but contract enforcement survived.
CC&RsCovenantsGood Faith & Fair DealingSelective EnforcementProcedure
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North Canyon Ranch Owners Association v. Allen

CV2014-097453 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · April 24, 2019 · North Canyon Ranch Owners Association (Plaintiff, homeowners association) v. Pamela J. Al…
Why it matters
After appeal, the HOA received foreclosure judgment and post-bankruptcy fees; pre-bankruptcy amounts were excluded.
AssessmentsLiensForeclosureAttorney FeesCC&RsProcedure
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Woodmar IV Association, Inc. v. Paul S. Rubin, Inc.

CV2017-094721 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · April 3, 2019 · Woodmar IV Association, Inc. (Plaintiff, homeowners association) v. Paul S. Rubin, Inc.,…
Why it matters
Management company could not win judgment on the pleadings against HOA computer-data claims.
ProcedureBoard GovernanceAttorney FeesMeetings & RecordsNegligence
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Paloma Paseo Homeowners Association v. David Falk

LC2018-000421 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · January 14, 2019 · David Falk and Melody Falk (Appellants) v. Paloma Paseo Homeowners Association (Appellee)
Why it matters
A justice-court post-judgment fee award to an HOA was vacated as untimely after final judgment.
Attorney FeesAssessmentsProcedureLiens
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Palm Valley Community Association v. Stella Benton

CV2018-090922 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · September 26, 2018 · Palm Valley Community Association (Plaintiff, homeowners association) v. Stella Benton (D…
Why it matters
The superior court granted the Association summary judgment on its assessment-lien foreclosure complaint, finding no…
ForeclosureAssessmentsCC&RsAttorney FeesLiens
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Goldman v. Sahl / Villas at Copperwynd Association

CV2017-011347 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · September 17, 2018 · Mark D. Goldman (Plaintiff) v. Mark Kristopher Sahl, Kayla L. Sahl, Carpenter Hazlewood,…
Why it matters
HOA counsel's letters to members about threatened litigation were privileged; sanctions were limited.
Free SpeechBoard GovernanceAttorney FeesProcedure
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Kaplan v. AAM / Regency House Condominium

CV2015-005625 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · August 14, 2017 · Violet Kaplan (Plaintiff, condominium owner) v. AAM LLC, VSS Security Services, Allen Sve…
Why it matters
Condo manager faced negligence trial over guest key-fob access; security vendor won summary judgment.
CondominiumsProcedureArchitectural Review
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Sundance Residential Homeowners Association v. Glawe

CV2015-095178 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · November 21, 2016 · Sundance Residential Homeowners Association Inc. (Plaintiff) v. Lorri Glawe, Curt Glawe,…
Why it matters
Sundance won breach summary judgment, but no late fees, collection fees, or foreclosure after payment.
AssessmentsLiensForeclosureAttorney FeesProcedure
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Suzanne Sallus v. Sunrise Desert Vistas P.O.A.

CV2013-004301 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · August 8, 2016 · Suzanne Sallus (Plaintiff) v. Sunrise Desert Vistas P.O.A. and Gary S. Layton (Defendants)
Why it matters
POA document suit ended in dismissal with prejudice and an $8,185.75 fee award to defendants.
Records RequestsProcedureAttorney FeesBoard Governance
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Tanglewood HOA v. Fagen

CV2014-094190 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · February 4, 2016 · Tanglewood HOA (Plaintiff) v. Molly Fagen and Jason Fagen (Defendants)
Why it matters
HOA default packet for lien foreclosure was rejected after the case had already been dismissed.
ForeclosureLiensAssessmentsProcedure
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Tanglewood HOA v. Goode

CV2014-094502 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · January 25, 2016 · Tanglewood HOA (Plaintiff) v. James E. Goode (Defendant)
Why it matters
Unopposed HOA summary judgment entered; later order addressed redemption-period waste.
ProcedureForeclosureCC&RsLiens
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Hilton Casitas Council Of Co-owners v. R L Whitmer

CV2015-053091 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · January 15, 2016 · R.L. Whitmer and other plaintiffs v. Hilton Casitas Council of Co-Owners and other defend…
Why it matters
The court dismissed a receivership case against Hilton Casitas and later denied Rule 60 relief.
ProcedureAttorney FeesBoard Governance
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Cottonflower Goodyear Community Association, Inc. v. Bey

CV2013-015763 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · October 22, 2015 · Cottonflower Goodyear Community Association, Inc. (Plaintiff) v. Malik Bey, et al. (Defen…
Why it matters
HOA foreclosure judgment stood after challenges, with later excess-sale proceeds handled through court process.
ForeclosureLiensAssessmentsProcedure
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McMullen v. Val Vista Lakes Community Association

CV2015-090368 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · September 15, 2015 · Michael and Anna McMullen (Plaintiffs, homeowners) v. Val Vista Lakes Community Associati…
Why it matters
HOA and related defendants won summary judgment on HOA-board and website-related defamation theories.
Free SpeechBoard GovernanceProcedureAttorney Fees
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Ralph Bianco v. Terravita Country Club, Inc.

CV2014-053595 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · August 3, 2015 · Ralph Bianco, Wayne Holsinger, Gary Nelson, Don Foster, Sally Foster, and John Walker (Pl…
Why it matters
Fact issues over Tract G use and covenant enforcement defeated the community association's summary judgment.
CC&RsCovenantsMembershipBoard GovernanceProcedure
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Troon North Association v. Ripson Holdings, LLC

CV2014-094169 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · April 15, 2015 · Troon North Association (Plaintiff/Counterdefendant, homeowners association) v. Ripson Ho…
Why it matters
HOA foreclosure judgment quieted lien priority and rejected homeowner recording-penalty theories.
ForeclosureAssessmentsCC&RsAttorney Fees
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Lake Park Village I Homeowners Association v. Spyropoulos

CV2014-090909 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · March 20, 2015 · Lake Park Village I Homeowners Association (Plaintiff, homeowners association) v. Cia Spy…
Why it matters
HOA won summary judgment to foreclose its assessment lien after the court found no factual dispute over delinquency.
AssessmentsLiensForeclosureAttorney FeesProcedure
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Dynamite Mountain Ranch HOA v. Larson

CV2012-090015 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · April 14, 2014 · Dynamite Mountain Ranch Homeowners Association (Plaintiff) v. Kay E. Larson and Constance…
Why it matters
After a home-business injunction settlement, the HOA won $35,000 in fees under CC&Rs and sanctions rulings.
CovenantsAttorney FeesProcedureBoard Governance
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Val Vista Lakes Community Association v. Holmes

CV2013-008642 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · November 20, 2013 · The Val Vista Lakes Community Association (Plaintiff) v. Wanita S. Holmes and Beach Club…
Why it matters
Val Vista Lakes obtained a stipulated judgment against one defendant, with no merits analysis in the minute entry.
AssessmentsLiensProcedure
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Labadi v. Bellasera Community Association

CV2012-050858 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · July 10, 2013 · Labadi Family Limited Partnership and Osuji Family Limited Partnership (Plaintiffs) v. Be…
Why it matters
Bellasera won reconsideration because disputed facts remained over claimed access through its gated roads.
CovenantsProcedureBoard Governance
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AAM, LLC v. Board of Legal Document Preparers

LC2012-000317 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · August 20, 2012 · AAM, LLC (Plaintiff) v. Board of Legal Document Preparers and Les Krambeal (Defendants)
Why it matters
AAM won a special action allowing an authorized legal document preparer to sign an HOA lien as agent.
LiensAdmin. AppealsProcedureNonprofit Corporation
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Empire West Title Agency LLC v. Charles Hoskins

CV2011-053961 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · September 22, 2011 · Empire West Title Agency LLC (Plaintiff) v. Charles Hoskins (Defendant); Westwind Homeown…
Why it matters
Two HOAs received priority distributions from trustee-sale proceeds before the remaining balance went to a lender.
LiensForeclosureAssessmentsProcedure
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Mountain Vista Ranch Owners Association v. John Dickerson

CV2005-012018 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · June 8, 2006 · Mountain Vista Ranch Owners Association (Plaintiff) v. John and Holly Dickerson (Defendan…
Why it matters
The court entered $454 for late fees, fines, and NSF charges but denied association attorney fees.
Architectural ReviewFinesAttorney FeesProcedure
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Tempe Gardens Townhouse Corp. v. Gary Tibshraeny

CV2004-092611 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · March 10, 2005 · Tempe Gardens Townhouse Corp. (Plaintiff) v. Gary Tibshraeny and other defendants
Why it matters
Tempe Gardens obtained summary judgment and a reasonable-fee finding in a thin minute-entry record.
AssessmentsAttorney FeesProcedure
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Hallcraft Villas East v. Lamb

CV2002-092314 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · November 25, 2002 · Hallcraft Villas East I II & III Homeowners Association Inc. (Plaintiff) v. Kenneth Ray L…
Why it matters
HOA could take judgment on the property while an insurer’s interest was treated as subordinate by stipulation.
LiensForeclosureAssessmentsProcedure
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