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Pointe 16 Community Association v. GTIS-HOV Pointe 16, LLC, et al.
CV-24-0182-PR
Why it matters
A general contractual anti-assignment clause does not, without clearer language, bar homeowners from assigning…
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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.
Arizona Supreme Court
Decisions from the Arizona Supreme Court — the binding precedent at the top of the state court system.
★ Cases everyone should read (15 cases)
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State of Arizona, et al. v. Foothills Reserve Master Owners Association, Inc.
CV-23-0292-PR
Why it matters
Homeowners may recover severance-type damages when condemnation takes HOA common-area easements.
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Cao v. PFP Dorsey Investments
257 Ariz. 82, 545 P.3d 459 (2024)
Why it matters
Condo termination statute allowed forced sale procedures, subject to constitutional compensation limits.
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Kalway v. Calabria Ranch HOA, LLC
252 Ariz. 532; 506 P.3d 18 (2022)
Why it matters
HOA amendments must be reasonable and foreseeable from the original CC&Rs, not entirely new obligations.
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The Lofts at Fillmore Condominium Association v. Reliance Commercial Construction, Inc.
218 Ariz. 574, 190 P.3d 733 (2008)
Why it matters
Builder-vendors are not the only parties potentially liable for implied warranty construction defects.
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Powell v. Washburn
211 Ariz. 553, 125 P.3d 373 (2006)
Why it matters
Arizona courts interpret restrictive covenants by intent and purpose, not reflexive free-use rules.
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Ahwatukee Custom Estates Management Association, Inc. v. Bach
193 Ariz. 401, 973 P.2d 106 (1999)
Why it matters
Ordinary litigation expenses are not attorney fees, but computerized legal research may be recoverable.
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Shelby v. Registrar of Contractors
172 Ariz. 95, 834 P.2d 818 (1992)
Why it matters
Condo owners may be injured persons when common-element construction defects damage appurtenant rights.
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Federoff v. Pioneer Title & Trust Co.
166 Ariz. 383, 803 P.2d 104 (1990)
Why it matters
Recorded mutual restrictive covenants may bind later owners with notice even if later deeds omit them.
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Duffy v. Sunburst Farms East Mutual Water & Agricultural Co.
124 Ariz. 413, 604 P.2d 1124 (1979)
Why it matters
When a recorded declaration expressly authorizes amendment or revocation by the specified vote of owners, Arizona…
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Decker v. Hendricks
97 Ariz. 36, 396 P.2d 609 (1964)
Why it matters
Arizona courts may order removal of a knowingly noncompliant structure, and defenses based on delay, outside-area…
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Palermo v. Allen
91 Ariz. 57, 369 P.2d 906 (1962)
Why it matters
Restrictions are not enforceable among later owners as part of a general plan unless the deeds or related…
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Murphey v. Gray
84 Ariz. 299, 327 P.2d 751 (1958)
Why it matters
Restrictive covenants remain enforceable despite increased land value or zoning overlap unless surrounding changes…
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Condos v. Home Development Co.
77 Ariz. 129, 267 P.2d 1069 (1954)
Why it matters
Violations of some subdivision restrictions do not automatically destroy a separate covenant, and a private…
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Whitaker v. Holmes
74 Ariz. 30, 243 P.2d 462 (1952)
Why it matters
Failure to sue earlier or remote violators does not automatically waive the right to enforce a restrictive covenant…
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Sun City Home Owners Association v. Arizona Corporation Commission, et al.
CV-20-0047-PR (Ariz.)
Why it matters
Arizona Supreme Court upholds utility rate consolidation and reviews constitutional compliance de novo.
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