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1 CA-CV 25-0709
Court of Appeals · June 11, 2026 · Jimmie Klatt (Plaintiff/Appellee) v. SunBird Golf Resort Homeowners' Association, Inc. (D…
Why it matters
CC&R amendment adding a $300 golf-course assessment was void as unforeseeable under Kalway.
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1 CA-CV 25-0476
Court of Appeals · June 9, 2026 · Baoan Andy Gia Le & Linda Sinat Som (unit owners/appellees) v. North Shore Condominium As…
Why it matters
A board-adopted rule setting a 30-day minimum lease term is valid under Kalway because it reasonably and foreseeably…
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1 CA-CV 25-0424
Court of Appeals · April 28, 2026 · A homeowner trust sued a planned-community association over closed-meeting practices, age…
Why it matters
Open-meeting agendas must give members reasonable notice of board votes and formal HOA action.
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1 CA-CV 25-0424
Court of Appeals · April 28, 2026 · AZNH Revocable Trust (Plaintiff/Appellant/Cross-Appellee; the 'Homeowner') v. Sunland Spr…
Why it matters
HOA votes and formal actions must occur in open meetings with agenda notice of what will be decided.
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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…
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2 CA-CV 2024-0314
Court of Appeals · January 6, 2026 · Sundance Adult Village Homeowners Association (Plaintiff/Appellant) v. Bill and Mary Elli…
Why it matters
HOA had to repair a common-area wall; architectural guidelines could not shift the cost to owners.
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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.
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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…
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CV-24-0182-PR
Arizona Supreme Court · September 4, 2025 · An HOA brought assigned implied-warranty claims against a developer and related parties o…
Why it matters
A general contractual anti-assignment clause does not, without clearer language, bar homeowners from assigning…
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LC2025-000025 / OAH 24F-H047-REL
Superior Court · April 17, 2025 · AZNH sought Superior Court administrative review after the OAH/ADRE electronic-ballot rec…
Why it matters
The Superior Court dismissed the broader administrative appeal, remanded for a limited evidentiary hearing on…
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129 F.4th 630 (9th Cir. 2025)
Federal Court · February 24, 2025 · Consumer Ryan Six (Plaintiff-Appellant) v. debt collector IQ Data International, Inc. (De…
Why it matters
Ninth Circuit revived the FDCPA case; the district court separately sanctioned IQ Data and CHDB counsel.
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CV-23-0292-PR
Arizona Supreme Court · January 28, 2025 · The State and a master-planned-community HOA disputed compensation after condemnation of…
Why it matters
Homeowners may recover severance-type damages when condemnation takes HOA common-area easements.
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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…
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257 Ariz. 82, 545 P.3d 459 (2024)
Arizona Supreme Court · March 22, 2024 · Jie Cao and Haining 'Frazer' Xia (condominium unit owners) v. PFP Dorsey Investments, LLC…
Why it matters
Condo termination statute allowed forced sale procedures, subject to constitutional compensation limits.
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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.
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1 CA-CV 22-0761
Court of Appeals · October 31, 2023 · Colin Preston, et al. (homeowners / Plaintiffs-Appellants) v. Las Sendas Community Associ…
Why it matters
The 1995 CC&Rs, read in their entirety, provided sufficient notice that a durational limit on leases could be…
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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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1 CA-CV 21-0676
Court of Appeals · December 8, 2022 · Cheryl Marie McCoy, et al. (Plaintiffs/Appellants) v. Leslie Johnson (Defendant/Appellee)
Why it matters
Members and candidates of a large homeowners' association's board are limited-purpose public figures for defamation…
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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.
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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…
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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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2 CA-CV 2021-0091
Court of Appeals · July 5, 2022 · Keith and Kathy Campbell (homeowners / Plaintiffs-Appellants-Cross-Appellees) v. Florence…
Why it matters
The court affirmed dismissal of the homeowners' breach-of-fiduciary-duty claim, holding the allegations were…
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252 Ariz. 532; 506 P.3d 18 (2022)
Arizona Supreme Court · March 22, 2022 · Individual lot owner Maarten Kalway challenged Calabria Ranch HOA, LLC and the other lot…
Why it matters
HOA amendments must be reasonable and foreseeable from the original CC&Rs, not entirely new obligations.
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1 CA-CV 20-0592
Court of Appeals · December 2, 2021 · Gene D. Watson, et al. (Plaintiffs/Appellees/Cross-Appellants) v. Leisure World Community…
Why it matters
Both the 2013 Consolidated Declaration and the 2014 Amendment were invalid amendments adopted without the owner…
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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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CV2020-003577 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · March 23, 2021 · Club West Conservancy (Plaintiff) v. Foothills Club West Community Association and board-…
Why it matters
HOA lacked authority to accept golf-course declarant rights without a 75% CC&R amendment vote.
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250 Ariz. 479; 481 P.3d 705 (App. 2021) (No. 2 CA-CV 2019-0200)
Court of Appeals · January 20, 2021 · A homeowners association (Sycamore Hills Estates HOA) sought to set aside a stipulated ju…
Why it matters
A trial court that has general subject-matter jurisdiction over the underlying contract action may enter a…
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1 CA-CV 19-0341
Court of Appeals · March 3, 2020 · Robert Wollner (Plaintiff/Appellant) v. Spanish Hills Condominium Association (Defendant/…
Why it matters
Because the bylaws provide that directors are elected at the annual meeting and no July annual meeting was held, no…
ElectionsBoard GovernanceMeetings & RecordsProcedure
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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.
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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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247 Ariz. 405, 450 P.3d 270 (App. 2019) (No. 1 CA-CV 18-0397)
Court of Appeals · September 19, 2019 · Linda W. Swain and Eileen Breslin (neighboring homeowners / CC&R "Benefitted Persons"; Pl…
Why it matters
A restrictive covenant in a community declaration can impose an affirmative duty, here a duty to actually operate a…
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246 Ariz. 412, 439 P.3d 1193 (App. 2019), 1 CA-CV 17-0381
Court of Appeals · April 4, 2019 · An HOA sought to preserve and collect a judgment for delinquent assessments after docketi…
Why it matters
The HOA validly renewed the docketed judgment by filing in the county where the transcript was docketed, but it…
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CV2017-056168 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · August 20, 2018 · Robert Peshek (Plaintiff, former board member) v. Anasazi Village Condominiums Homeowners…
Why it matters
Condo board recall upheld where the association followed A.R.S. § 33-1243(H) and the Declaration.
Board GovernanceElectionsCC&RsGood Faith & Fair Dealing
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2 CA-SA 2018-0031, 426 P.3d 1228 (App. 2018)
Court of Appeals · July 27, 2018 · Chula Vista Homeowners Association (petitioner) sought special-action relief from a Cochi…
Why it matters
Open-meeting and slander-of-title fee awards required a reduced supersedeas bond on appeal.
ProcedureAttorney FeesMeetings & RecordsCC&Rs
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893 F.3d 680 (9th Cir. 2018) (No. 15-17383)
Federal Court · June 25, 2018 · Martha A. McNair (Plaintiff-Appellant, a Gilbert homeowner) v. Maxwell & Morgan PC and it…
Why it matters
Ninth Circuit held Maxwell & Morgan falsely represented unapproved HOA foreclosure fees.
FDCPAAssessmentsForeclosureAttorney FeesLiensCC&Rs
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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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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.
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244 Ariz. 309, 418 P.3d 1108 (App. 2018), 1 CA-CV 16-0659
Court of Appeals · January 23, 2018 · A timeshare member sued his owners' association to enforce his statutory right to inspect…
Why it matters
A timeshare owner who follows the statutory request procedure and has a 'proper purpose' — a desire to obtain…
Records RequestsTimeshareAssessmentsBoard GovernanceAttorney Fees
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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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CV2016-011505 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · November 16, 2017 · Darryl J. Roberts, Ann K. Roberts, and the Darryl J. Roberts / Ann K. Roberts Qualified T…
Why it matters
The superior court denied the eight moving defendants' Rule 12(b)(6) motion to dismiss without prejudice, holding…
ProcedureCC&RsBoard GovernanceAttorney Fees
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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.
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845 F.3d 984 (9th Cir. 2017) (No. 14-56927)
Federal Court · January 13, 2017 · Zakia Mashiri (Plaintiff-Appellant), a homeowner and member of the Westwood Club homeowne…
Why it matters
HOA collection letter plausibly overshadowed FDCPA validation rights by threatening imminent lien action.
FDCPAAssessmentsLiensForeclosureProcedure
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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.
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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…
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CV2015-091102 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · January 12, 2016 · Richard J. Murtland and Barbara Bergfield (Plaintiffs, condominium owners) v. Astragal Co…
Why it matters
A declaration amendment imposing a six-month minimum rental period was not subject to the unanimous-consent…
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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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CV2013-003636 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · April 14, 2015 · Chauncey Ranch Office Condominium Association (Plaintiff) v. North Scottsdale Pain Center…
Why it matters
Unit owner won summary judgment against association breach-of-contract and architectural claims.
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CV2012-094261 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · August 12, 2014 · Troon Ridge Estates III & IV Homeowners Association (Plaintiff; defendant in consolidated…
Why it matters
Escrow payoff requests do not erase HOA liens absent a real transaction; paid assessments defeated foreclosure.
LiensForeclosureAssessmentsCC&RsAttorney Fees
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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.
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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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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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228 Ariz. 528, 269 P.3d 1179 (App. 2011) (2 CA-CV 2010-0197)
Court of Appeals · November 30, 2011 · William G. Nickerson, et al. — Green Valley homeowners (Plaintiffs/Appellants/Cross-Appel…
Why it matters
Covenants requiring homeowners to maintain membership in, and pay dues and assessments to, a recreational…
CC&RsCovenantsAssessmentsAttorney FeesProcedure
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227 Ariz. 552, 261 P.3d 436 (App. 2011)
Court of Appeals · July 21, 2011 · Dreamland Villa homeowners (petitioners) v. Dreamland Villa Community Club, Inc. (real pa…
Why it matters
On special-action review of a judgment entered on remand, the Court of Appeals held that the Dreamland Villa Second…
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451 B.R. 1 (Bankr. D. Ariz. 2011)
Federal Court · May 26, 2011 · Edge at Grayhawk Condominium Association and Grayhawk Community Association (Creditors/Re…
Why it matters
Post-petition HOA assessments and collection fees remain nondischargeable while the debtor holds title.
BankruptcyLiensAssessmentsAttorney FeesCC&RsForeclosure
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227 Ariz. 91, 253 P.3d 288 (App. 2011)
Court of Appeals · April 22, 2011 · A planned community homeowners association (Villa de Jardines Association) sued to judici…
Why it matters
Recorded first deeds of trust have priority over planned-community assessment liens.
AssessmentsForeclosureLiensAttorney FeesProcedure
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225 Ariz. 515, 241 P.3d 512 (App. 2010)
Court of Appeals · October 28, 2010 · Homeowner Chris Gelb challenged an ALJ ruling in her CC&R dispute with the Sedona Casa Co…
Why it matters
Arizona’s former HOA administrative-hearing system violated separation of powers and lacked jurisdiction.
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CV2007-053132 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · June 4, 2010 · Dominick Abatemarco (Plaintiff, condominium owner) v. Canterra at Squaw Peak Condominium…
Why it matters
The association, not the individual unit owner, was responsible under the Declaration for repairing the defective…
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224 Ariz. 42, 226 P.3d 411 (App. 2010)
Court of Appeals · March 16, 2010 · A voluntary community recreational club turned homeowners' association (DVCC) sued dissen…
Why it matters
Generic amendment language did not permit adding mandatory recreation-club membership and dues.
AmendmentsCC&RsAssessmentsCovenantsMembership
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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…
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218 Ariz. 574, 190 P.3d 733 (2008)
Arizona Supreme Court · August 19, 2008 · A condominium association sued a builder for construction defects even though the builder…
Why it matters
Builder-vendors are not the only parties potentially liable for implied warranty construction defects.
Board GovernanceProcedure
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219 Ariz. 391, 199 P.3d 646
Court of Appeals · July 29, 2008 · Santa Fe Ridge Homeowners' Association (Plaintiff/Counter-Defendant/Appellant) v. Carla B…
Why it matters
A homeowners' association's lawsuit to compel a homeowner's compliance with existing, already-recorded CC&Rs is not…
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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.
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1 CA-CV 06-0572
Court of Appeals · October 9, 2007 · Homeowners sued the HOA claiming disability discrimination and breach of contract because…
Why it matters
Fair-housing and covenant claims failed because the homeowners did not prove HOA misconduct.
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216 Ariz. 266, 165 P.3d 667 (App. 2007)
Court of Appeals · August 10, 2007 · McDowell Mountain Ranch Community Association, Inc. (plaintiff/appellant) v. James F. Sim…
Why it matters
Mandatory CC&R fee clauses must be enforced according to their terms after covenant litigation.
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215 Ariz. 44, 156 P.3d 1149 (App. 2007)
Court of Appeals · April 30, 2007 · A mandatory-membership property owners' association (Flying Diamond Airpark, LLC) sued a…
Why it matters
Affirming a mandatory injunction, the Court of Appeals held that a property owner who has actual or constructive…
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211 Ariz. 553, 125 P.3d 373 (2006)
Arizona Supreme Court · January 5, 2006 · Subdivision owners sued other owners and the developer over whether the CC&Rs allowed RVs…
Why it matters
Arizona courts interpret restrictive covenants by intent and purpose, not reflexive free-use rules.
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211 Ariz. 511, 123 P.3d 1148 (App. 2005); No. 2 CA-CV 2005-0072
Court of Appeals · November 30, 2005 · Individual townhouse owner William M. Wilson sued his homeowners' association, Playa de S…
Why it matters
Absent specific authorization in the recorded Declaration (CC&Rs), a common-interest homeowners' association cannot…
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206 Ariz. 42, 75 P.3d 132 (Ct. App. 2003), 1 CA-CV 02-0403
Court of Appeals · August 26, 2003 · John W. Shamrock, et al. (lot owners, Plaintiffs-Appellees) vs. Wagon Wheel Park Homeowne…
Why it matters
Mandatory membership in a new HOA cannot be imposed without consent or original covenant notice.
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206 Ariz. 42, 75 P.3d 132 (App. 2003) (No. 1 CA-CV 02-0403)
Court of Appeals · August 26, 2003 · John W. Shamrock and other Wagon Wheel Park lot owners (Plaintiffs-Appellees) v. Wagon Wh…
Why it matters
Mandatory membership in a new HOA cannot be imposed without consent or original covenant notice.
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205 Ariz. 485 (Ct. App. 2003), 1 CA-CV 02-0160
Court of Appeals · July 31, 2003 · David C. Johnson and Wendee L. Johnson (homeowners/plaintiffs-appellants) v. The Pointe C…
Why it matters
Courts interpret HOA restrictive covenants independently; associations receive no special deference.
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204 Ariz. 234, 62 P.3d 983 (Ct. App. 2003), 1 CA-CV 00-0570
Court of Appeals · February 18, 2003 · Plaintiff-Appellant Garden Lakes Community Association, Inc. vs. Defendants-Appellees Wil…
Why it matters
Whether a homeowners association's architectural guidelines 'effectively prohibit' the installation or use of a…
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204 Ariz. 238, 62 P.3d 983 (App. 2003)
Court of Appeals · February 18, 2003 · Garden Lakes Community Association sued member homeowners (the Madigans and the Speaks) t…
Why it matters
HOA solar restrictions are void if they effectively prohibit solar-energy device installation.
Solar RightsArchitectural ReviewCovenantsCC&RsAttorney Fees
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204 Ariz. 91 (Ct. App. 2002), 1 CA-CV 02-0138
Court of Appeals · November 26, 2002 · Scott Canady, Ralph and Margaret Canady, and Pamela Garapich (Intervening Plaintiffs-Appe…
Why it matters
Age-restricted communities may need to waive age limits as a fair-housing reasonable accommodation.
Fair HousingCC&RsAttorney Fees
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196 Ariz. 631, 2 P.3d 1276 (App. 2000) (Nos. 1 CA-CV 98-0233, 1 CA-CV 98-0528)
Court of Appeals · June 6, 2000 · Ahwatukee Custom Estates Management Association, Inc. (Plaintiff/Appellant/Cross-Appellee…
Why it matters
Although the homeowners violated the association's CC&Rs and Architectural Committee Guidelines, the trial court did…
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193 Ariz. 401, 973 P.2d 106 (1999)
Arizona Supreme Court · January 28, 1999 · An HOA and a homeowner disputed what litigation expenses could be shifted after a CC&R en…
Why it matters
Ordinary litigation expenses are not attorney fees, but computerized legal research may be recoverable.
Attorney FeesProcedure
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No. 2 CA-CV 93-0288; 180 Ariz. 216, 883 P.2d 453 (App. 1994)
Court of Appeals · August 25, 1994 · A condominium homeowners association (Mountain View Condominiums Homeowners Association,…
Why it matters
A condominium unit owner's obligation to pay association assessments arises from unit ownership itself, which…
AssessmentsCC&RsCovenantsAttorney FeesProcedure
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177 Ariz. 447, 868 P.2d 1030 (App. 1993)
Court of Appeals · November 18, 1993 · A homeowners association (Arizona Biltmore Estates Association) sued lot owners Robert an…
Why it matters
Declaration text and purpose controlled whether architectural covenants barred a second-story addition.
CC&RsCovenantsArchitectural ReviewAttorney FeesProcedure
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No. 1 CA-CV 90-263; 174 Ariz. 72, 847 P.2d 117 (App. 1992)
Court of Appeals · November 10, 1992 · A condominium association sued its developer to collect delinquent assessments, retroacti…
Why it matters
Developer authority over assessments survived if supported by the declaration and admissible records.
AssessmentsCC&RsForeclosureLiensAttorney FeesProcedure
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172 Ariz. 95, 834 P.2d 818 (1992)
Arizona Supreme Court · August 6, 1992 · Condominium owners and their association sought recovery for construction defects affecti…
Why it matters
Condo owners may be injured persons when common-element construction defects damage appurtenant rights.
Board GovernanceProcedure
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166 Ariz. 383, 803 P.2d 104 (1990)
Arizona Supreme Court · December 6, 1990 · Owners within a restricted area sued a developer and others to enforce recorded land-use…
Why it matters
Recorded mutual restrictive covenants may bind later owners with notice even if later deeds omit them.
CC&RsDisclosure
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156 Ariz. 21, 749 P.2d 930 (App. 1987)
Court of Appeals · September 29, 1987 · A homeowners association enforcing single-family deed restrictions against a lot owner wh…
Why it matters
Restrictive covenants limiting a subdivision to single-family residential use are enforceable against commercial…
CovenantsCC&RsAmendmentsAttorney FeesProcedure
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142 Ariz. 235, 689 P.2d 178 (App. 1984)
Court of Appeals · May 24, 1984 · La Esperanza Townhome Association, Inc. (Plaintiff/Appellant) v. Title Security Agency of…
Why it matters
An amendment to a subdivision's restrictive covenants must apply uniformly to all lots; an amendment that releases…
CC&RsCovenantsAmendments
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129 Ariz. 146, 629 P.2d 562 (App. 1981)
Court of Appeals · April 7, 1981 · Casita de Castilian, Inc. (condominium council of co-owners; plaintiff/appellee) v. Kenne…
Why it matters
A condominium council of co-owners may, through a validly adopted majority-vote bylaw amendment, shift…
AssessmentsCC&RsAttorney FeesCovenants
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124 Ariz. 413, 604 P.2d 1124 (1979)
Arizona Supreme Court · November 28, 1979 · Subdivision owners and a mutual association disputed the validity of an amendment to reco…
Why it matters
When a recorded declaration expressly authorizes amendment or revocation by the specified vote of owners, Arizona…
CC&RsBoard GovernanceElections
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115 Ariz. 330, 565 P.2d 207 (App. 1977)
Court of Appeals · May 24, 1977 · A mandatory homeowners association sued a lot owner to enforce a recorded subdivision dee…
Why it matters
A valid, enforceable subdivision deed restriction must be enforced by injunction, and the trial court abused its…
CC&RsCovenantsAttorney FeesArchitectural ReviewProcedure
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97 Ariz. 36, 396 P.2d 609 (1964)
Arizona Supreme Court · November 13, 1964 · Subdivision owners sued a lot owner who built a warehouse in a residential-only restricte…
Why it matters
Arizona courts may order removal of a knowingly noncompliant structure, and defenses based on delay, outside-area…
CC&RsSelective EnforcementProcedure
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91 Ariz. 57, 369 P.2d 906 (1962)
Arizona Supreme Court · March 14, 1962 · Later landowners sought a declaration that deed restrictions were personal to the origina…
Why it matters
Restrictions are not enforceable among later owners as part of a general plan unless the deeds or related…
CC&RsDisclosure
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84 Ariz. 299, 327 P.2d 751 (1958)
Arizona Supreme Court · July 15, 1958 · Original developers and their company disputed with a successor owner over whether deed r…
Why it matters
Restrictive covenants remain enforceable despite increased land value or zoning overlap unless surrounding changes…
CC&RsArchitectural Review
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77 Ariz. 129, 267 P.2d 1069 (1954)
Arizona Supreme Court · March 15, 1954 · A developer and subdivision owners sought to stop a lot owner from selling liquor in viol…
Why it matters
Violations of some subdivision restrictions do not automatically destroy a separate covenant, and a private…
Selective EnforcementCC&Rs
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74 Ariz. 30, 243 P.2d 462 (1952)
Arizona Supreme Court · April 15, 1952 · Owners sought to stop a neighboring lot from being used to sell liquor in violation of a…
Why it matters
Failure to sue earlier or remote violators does not automatically waive the right to enforce a restrictive covenant…
Selective EnforcementCC&Rs
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D. Ariz. No. 2:25-cv-04355-MTL
Federal Court · July 7, 2026 · Sara M. Reed (plaintiff) v. CHDB Law LLP, Charlene Cruz and John Doe Cruz, and Does I-X.
Why it matters
Reed alleged time-barred HOA judgment collection by CHDB; defendants denied liability and the case settled.
FDCPAAssessmentsAttorney FeesProcedure
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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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CV2025-036771
Superior Court · June 1, 2026 · A self-managed 2,035-home Gilbert HOA sued a vocal resident (former Gilbert mayor Steve B…
Why it matters
An Arizona HOA cannot convert member criticism — even repeated, anonymous, and harsh mass emails about board…
Board GovernanceFree SpeechProcedure
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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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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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2 CA-CV 2025-0008
Court of Appeals · April 21, 2026 · Self-represented homeowner Everett Huffman appealed against Magic Ranch Estates Homeowner…
Why it matters
The homeowner's allegations — slamming mailbox doors, vehicle stereos and idling, slammed car doors, headlights…
ProcedureBoard Governance
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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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2 CA-CV 2025-0138
Court of Appeals · March 19, 2026 · Desert Crown III Homeowners Association v. Debabrata Gupta
Why it matters
Affirmed. A self-represented (in propria persona) appellant is held to the same procedural standards as a licensed…
ForeclosureAssessmentsProcedureAttorney Fees
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CV2025-036877
Superior Court · March 4, 2026 · The companion suit Trilogy at Power Ranch filed the same day, targeting 50 unidentified '…
Why it matters
An association cannot keep an injunction case alive against unidentified 'John Doe' defendants it never serves…
Board GovernanceFree SpeechProcedure
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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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CV2026-008484
Superior Court · February 26, 2026 · AZNH brought a special action against the ADRE Commissioner, the OAH Interim Director, an…
Why it matters
Pending special-action challenge over ADRE/OAH response authority; no final merits ruling in the file set.
Admin. AppealsBoard GovernanceProcedureElections
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2 CA-CV 2025-0183
Court of Appeals · February 10, 2026 · A condominium association (Barcelona Manor Association, Inc.) sued to foreclose its asses…
Why it matters
Condo owners cannot withhold assessments as self-help even when alleging association nonperformance.
AssessmentsForeclosureProcedureAttorney Fees
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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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1 CA-CV 25-0384
Court of Appeals · December 18, 2025 · Sierra Verde Ranch Property Owners Association (Plaintiff/Appellee) v. Scott B. McLaren (…
Why it matters
An owner who accepts a deed subject to recorded CC&Rs is contractually bound to pay HOA assessments, and that…
AssessmentsCC&RsForeclosureAttorney FeesProcedure
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2 CA-CV 2024-0074 and 2 CA-CV 2025-0058
Court of Appeals · December 15, 2025 · An HOA foreclosure purchaser and the homeowner fought over whether a completed HOA forecl…
Why it matters
A.R.S. § 33-1807 implicitly abrogates the usual common-law authority to undo an HOA foreclosure sale for grossly…
ForeclosureAssessmentsProcedureLiens
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CV2025-007913 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · November 6, 2025 · John Ballard and Claudia Ballard (Plaintiffs) v. Carriage Square at Gainey Village Homeow…
Why it matters
HOA answer was struck after default, but loss-of-value damages still required a judge-run proof hearing.
Architectural ReviewCovenantsProcedureBoard Governance
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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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CV2025-010660 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · August 19, 2025 · Russell Ranch Homeowners Association (Plaintiff) v. Gregory T Heard (Defendant)
Why it matters
Russell Ranch obtained a foreclosure judgment and order of sale after default proceedings.
AssessmentsLiensProcedureForeclosure
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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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CV2024-037894 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · July 8, 2025 · Mountain Vista Ranch Owners Association (Plaintiff) v. Ismael Rivas (Defendant)
Why it matters
Mountain Vista Ranch obtained a foreclosure judgment and order of sale after default proceedings.
AssessmentsLiensProcedureForeclosure
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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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1 CA-CV 24-0721
Court of Appeals · May 29, 2025 · Robert Jashinsky (Plaintiff/Appellee) v. Dorada Estates Community Association, Inc. (Defe…
Why it matters
Broad design-review discretion still had to be exercised within the governing documents and evidence.
CC&RsArchitectural ReviewGood Faith & Fair DealingAttorney FeesProcedure
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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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CV2023-008406 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · April 30, 2025 · Merrick Avenue Management, LLC; Edward Trenton Albarracin; Gretchen Marie Zamjahn (Plaint…
Why it matters
The superior court granted Troon Fairways HOA and the moving individual defendants summary judgment on all counts…
CC&RsBoard GovernanceProcedureNegligence
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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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CV2024-090662 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · April 14, 2025 · Val Vista Lakes Community Association, The (Plaintiff, homeowners association) v. Ben J.…
Why it matters
HOA won assessment-collection summary judgment after homeowners missed Rule 56 response requirements.
AssessmentsProcedureAttorney FeesCC&Rs
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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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1 CA-CV 24-0594
Court of Appeals · March 13, 2025 · Paul Gounder (Plaintiff/Appellant) v. Royal Riviera Condominium Association (Defendant/Ap…
Why it matters
Gounder failed to file a notice of appeal within the 20-day window and, even if his filings were treated as a timely…
ProcedureBoard GovernanceMeetings & RecordsAttorney Fees
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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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1 CA-CV 24-0377
Court of Appeals · March 6, 2025 · Lakewood Estates Homeowners Association (Plaintiff/Appellee) v. Michael A. Urbano (Defend…
Why it matters
Justice court lacked jurisdiction to void all future HOA assessments in a small-claims collection case.
AssessmentsAttorney FeesCC&RsProcedure
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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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1 CA-CV 23-0394
Court of Appeals · October 10, 2024 · Owners challenged a 2021 amendment that banned short-term rentals and limited occupancy b…
Why it matters
The new short-term rental ban was invalid under Arizona amendment-notice principles, but the cap on unrelated…
CC&RsProcedureAmendmentsRental RestrictionsAttorney Fees
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1 CA-CV 23-0375
Court of Appeals · August 6, 2024 · Gallery Community Association (Plaintiff/Appellant) v. K. Hovnanian at Gallery, LLC, et a…
Why it matters
Planned-community HOA had standing to pursue construction-defect claims for maintained lot components.
CC&RsProcedureAttorney FeesBoard Governance
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1 CA-CV 23-0437
Court of Appeals · April 2, 2024 · Daniel and Toni Mason (Plaintiffs/Appellants) v. La Glorieta Homeowners Association (Defe…
Why it matters
An HOA has no duty to enforce its CC&Rs against a violating owner unless the governing documents expressly obligate…
CC&RsBoard GovernanceAttorney Fees
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2 CA-CV 2023-0071
Court of Appeals · March 8, 2024 · Vista Del Corazon Homeowners Association (Plaintiff/Counter-Defendant/Appellee) v. Deanna…
Why it matters
Applying Kalway v. Calabria Ranch HOA, the court held that an HOA cannot use the CC&R amendment process to impose…
CC&RsFinesDisclosureAttorney Fees
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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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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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1 CA-CV 22-0780
Court of Appeals · October 3, 2023 · A planned-community association sued a homeowner to stop short-term rentals after majorit…
Why it matters
The Court of Appeals affirmed dismissal for Bonham and held the challenged short-term-rental amendments were not…
Rental RestrictionsCC&RsProcedureAttorney Fees
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CV2021-019511 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · August 30, 2023 · Jennifer Duncan and Raymond Duncan (Plaintiffs/homeowners) v. LaBlonde Development Corpor…
Why it matters
HOA fine injunction resolved construction-enforcement claim; both sides lost fee requests.
CC&RsArchitectural ReviewFinesAttorney FeesProcedure
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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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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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2 CA-CV 2022-0096
Court of Appeals · October 17, 2022 · Trails at Amber Ridge Homeowners Association (Plaintiff) / Arizona Home Foreclosure Preve…
Why it matters
Although the trial court erred by granting the junior lienholder's motion to release excess foreclosure proceeds…
ForeclosureLiensProcedureAssessments
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1 CA-CV 21-0524
Court of Appeals · August 30, 2022 · Cheryl Marie McCoy, Marcianne Johnson & Melissa Wilson (Scovel) — former Val Vista Lakes…
Why it matters
Affirmed in part, reversed in part, and remanded.
ElectionsAttorney FeesFair HousingProcedure
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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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2 CA-CV 2021-0114
Court of Appeals · August 1, 2022 · After an HOA judicial foreclosure sale produced surplus funds, competing claimants disput…
Why it matters
Senior lienholder was not automatically entitled to excess proceeds from a junior HOA foreclosure.
ForeclosureAssessmentsProcedureLiens
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CV2016-050453 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · April 13, 2022 · Village At Grayhawk Owners Association (Plaintiff/Counterdefendant) v. Kathryn Marie Jone…
Why it matters
Self-represented owner lost on summary judgment after failing to respond with admissible Rule 56 facts.
ProcedureAttorney FeesCC&Rs
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CV2021-051550 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · April 1, 2022 · Cottonfields Community Association (Plaintiff, homeowners association for 450 homes) v. R…
Why it matters
The superior court found by clear and convincing evidence that RCP Southern Ridge, LLP was violating the judgment…
CC&RsProcedureAttorney Fees
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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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No. CV-20-00957-PHX-DLR
Federal Court · January 18, 2022 · Janis Wolf (Plaintiff) v. Carpenter Hazlewood Delgado & Bolen LLP (Defendant)
Why it matters
CHDB won Wolf, but the Ninth Circuit assumed a possible FCRA violation and flagged HOA credit-report concerns.
AssessmentsCC&RsProcedureFDCPA
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CV2021-001103 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · December 3, 2021 · Coventry Tempe Community Association (Plaintiff) v. Faisal H Elhassan (Defendant)
Why it matters
Coventry Tempe obtained a foreclosure judgment and order of sale after default proceedings.
AssessmentsLiensProcedureForeclosure
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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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CV2021-094264 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · December 1, 2021 · Suntrails III Homeowners Association (Plaintiff) v. John Ward (Defendant)
Why it matters
Suntrails III obtained a formal judgment in a thin minute-entry record.
AssessmentsLiensProcedure
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CV-20-0047-PR (Ariz.)
Arizona Supreme Court · October 1, 2021 · Sun City Home Owners Association (Appellant) v. Arizona Corporation Commission (Appellee)…
Why it matters
Arizona Supreme Court upholds utility rate consolidation and reviews constitutional compliance de novo.
AssessmentsProcedure
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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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1 CA-CV 20-0476 (Ariz. Ct. App. Aug. 24, 2021) (mem. decision)
Court of Appeals · August 24, 2021 · Homeowners (Zadok & Hana Eli and Lamar Whitmer & Colleen London) v. Procaccianti AZ II LP…
Why it matters
Disputed litigation settlement was unenforceable without the written assent required by Rule 80(a).
Attorney FeesProcedureGood Faith & Fair Dealing
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CV2021-001880 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · August 3, 2021 · Val Vista Lakes Community Association, The (Plaintiff, homeowners association) v. Safwat…
Why it matters
HOA obtained uncontested summary judgment in an injunctive-relief case, with final judgment still to be lodged.
ProcedureCovenantsCC&Rs
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CV2018-014261 (Maricopa Cnty. Super. Ct.)
Superior Court · June 16, 2021 · Plaintiffs Jason and Melissa Komorowski v. Defendant Whisper Mountain Homeowners Associat…
Why it matters
Court ordered HOA to pay $17,800 in damages and permanently maintain a drainage ditch to prevent flooding.
CC&RsProcedureAttorney Fees
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9th Cir. No. 19-17090 (memorandum disposition)
Federal Court · June 8, 2021 · Curtis G. Glawe (pro se homeowner and HOA member) v. Carpenter, Hazlewood, Delgado & Bole…
Why it matters
Ninth Circuit revived Glawe's FDCPA theory; PACER filings show disputed CHDB fee-ledger allegations.
FDCPAAssessmentsCC&RsAttorney FeesProcedure
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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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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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1 CA-CV 19-0703 (Ariz. App. Div. 1 Jan. 28, 2021) (memorandum decision — not precedential under Ariz. R. Sup. Ct. 111(c))
Court of Appeals · January 28, 2021 · Tim and Christina Tarter (plaintiffs/appellees; Mr. Tarter served as Fairway Lodge condom…
Why it matters
The Court of Appeals affirmed the defamation judgment in full.
DefamationElectionsProcedureMembership
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No. 2 CA-CV 2019-0117 (Ariz. Ct. App. Oct. 30, 2020) (mem. decision)
Court of Appeals · October 30, 2020 · Surviving children of a deceased tenant (wrongful-death plaintiffs/appellees) v. the cond…
Why it matters
The condominium association was entitled to judgment as a matter of law on the wrongful-death negligence claim.
ProcedureCC&RsCovenants
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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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1 CA-CV 18-0276
Court of Appeals · May 5, 2020 · Laveen Meadows Homeowners Association, Inc. (Plaintiff/Appellee) v. Carlos Mejia (Defenda…
Why it matters
HOA lien foreclosure judgment properly included assessments, fees, and statutory lien priorities.
ForeclosureAssessmentsAttorney FeesProcedure
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1 CA-CV 19-0061
Court of Appeals · December 24, 2019 · A homeowner sued her neighbors, the community's Architectural Review Committee, and its w…
Why it matters
Greenberg showed no error in the interpretation and enforcement of the recorded CC&Rs — the covenants did not…
CC&RsArchitectural ReviewAttorney FeesProcedureOpen Meetings
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CV2019-094307 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · December 11, 2019 · Sycamore Hills Estates Homeowners Association, Inc. (Plaintiff, homeowners association) v…
Why it matters
An attorney's alleged failure to follow a client's oral directions — including directions from the settlement…
Attorney FeesBoard GovernanceProcedure
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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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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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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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LC2018-000441 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · March 7, 2019 · Deborah Minamyer (Appellant) v. Montelena Villas Homeowners Association (Appellee)
Why it matters
The superior court affirmed dismissal of old condominium roof-leak claims on limitations grounds.
CovenantsProcedure
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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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CV2017-003266 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · December 12, 2018 · The Lakewood Community Association (Plaintiff / Cross-defendant) v. Stephen S. Edwards, a…
Why it matters
Court recommended vexatious-litigant limits after repeated filings from a CC&R wall dispute.
ProcedureCC&RsCovenantsLiensAttorney Fees
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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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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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CV2017-015815 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · July 18, 2018 · Joyce Jasper-Burnett (Plaintiff) v. Chateau De Vie Four Townhouse Association and AAM, LL…
Why it matters
The superior court granted in part and denied in part the defendants' Rule 12(b)(6) motion to dismiss: it dismissed…
ProcedureBoard GovernanceMembershipNegligence
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1 CA-CV 17-0543
Court of Appeals · July 10, 2018 · A homeowner sought superior-court enforcement of a final administrative decision from the…
Why it matters
Superior court could enforce a final administrative HOA dispute decision after the appeal period expired.
ProcedureBoard Governance
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1 CA-CV 16-0628 (consolidated with 1 CA-CV 16-0629 and 1 CA-CV 16-0654)
Court of Appeals · May 22, 2018 · Diana R. Shaffer and other casita owners (Plaintiffs/Appellants) v. Procaccianti AZ II, L…
Why it matters
Prior judgment did not preclude later litigation over the HOA status, authority, and assessment claims.
CC&RsElectionsAssessmentsAttorney FeesProcedure
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CV2017-002958 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · May 2, 2018 · Enclave Villas Condominium Council Of Co-owners INC (Plaintiff) v. Thomas C Tracy (Defend…
Why it matters
Enclave Villas obtained a formal judgment against the owner after default-related proceedings.
AssessmentsLiensProcedureCondominiums
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1 CA-CV 16-0710
Court of Appeals · April 3, 2018 · A former homeowner challenged an HOA account charge for attorney fees the association inc…
Why it matters
The Court of Appeals affirmed judgment for Bocchino and held the HOA improperly assessed attorney fees against her…
Attorney FeesAssessmentsCC&RsProcedure
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1 CA-CV 16-0455
Court of Appeals · October 26, 2017 · Turtle Rock III Homeowners Association (Plaintiff/Appellee) v. Lynne A. Fisher (Defendant…
Why it matters
The trial court's injunction ordering property repairs is affirmed because the homeowner waived her interior…
CC&RsFinesAttorney FeesProcedure
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1 CA-CV 16-0455 (243 Ariz. 294, 406 P.3d 824 (App. 2017), later depublished)
Court of Appeals · October 26, 2017 · A planned-community homeowners association (Turtle Rock III) sued homeowner Lynne A. Fish…
Why it matters
HOA fines require statutory and CC&R authority plus a properly promulgated penalty schedule.
AssessmentsCC&RsAttorney FeesCovenantsProcedure
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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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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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1 CA-CV 15-0744
Court of Appeals · October 13, 2016 · A duly elected board member sued the HOA after the board voted to exclude her from execut…
Why it matters
HOA board lacked authority to exclude a duly elected director from executive sessions.
Board GovernanceMeetings & RecordsOpen MeetingsNonprofit Corporation
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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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CV2015-094714 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · July 20, 2016 · Hallcraft Villas East I, II & III Homeowners Association (Plaintiff, homeowners associati…
Why it matters
HOA obtained judgment and fees, but notice and contract-breach fact disputes kept related claims alive.
ProcedureCC&RsAssessmentsAttorney FeesBoard Governance
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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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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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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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2 CA-CV 2015-0069 (Ariz. Ct. App.)
Court of Appeals · January 15, 2016 · Plaintiff/Appellee Tucson Estates Property Owners Association, Inc. v. Defendants/Appella…
Why it matters
Unilateral CC&R fee provisions do not mandate reciprocal fee awards under A.R.S. 12-341.01(A).
CC&RsArchitectural ReviewAttorney FeesFines
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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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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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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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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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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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CV2013-014446 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · March 2, 2015 · Steven Piper and Janet Piper (Plaintiffs/Counterdefendants) v. Will Rogers Equestrian Ran…
Why it matters
The superior court granted the association's verified motion for summary judgment on all four of the plaintiffs'…
CC&RsCovenantsProcedure
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CV2012-018443 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · November 25, 2014 · Andrew Kuhn (Plaintiff) v. Southern Village Estates Condominium Association and Pride Ass…
Why it matters
Water shutoff collection rule went to factfinder; Pride was not an FDCPA debt collector for pre-default HOA dues.
AssessmentsFDCPACC&RsProcedure
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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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CV2012-012813 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · April 9, 2014 · Ballantrae Ridge Homeowners Association (Plaintiff, judgment creditor) v. Windy Walk Prop…
Why it matters
The excess proceeds from the sheriff's sale following the association's lien foreclosure must be distributed by lien…
ForeclosureAssessmentsProcedure
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CV2012-017609 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · March 17, 2014 · Penelope Johnson (Plaintiff) v. The Pointe South Mountain Residential Association (Defend…
Why it matters
After a bench trial, the court held that the Declaration did not permit the Association to use courthome…
AssessmentsCC&RsAttorney FeesProcedure
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LC2013-000373-001 DT
Superior Court · January 23, 2014 · An HOA appealed from justice court after its assessment-collection case against a homeown…
Why it matters
The superior court dismissed the HOA's record appeal as untimely, leaving the justice court's dismissal and fee…
AssessmentsProcedureAttorney Fees
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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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CV2013-095550 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · October 29, 2013 · Camelback House Homeowners Association INC (Plaintiff) v. Terri A Ware (Defendant)
Why it matters
Camelback House obtained a stipulated foreclosure and money judgment.
AssessmentsLiensProcedureForeclosure
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1 CA-CV 12-0362
Court of Appeals · September 3, 2013 · Robert R. Hawk and Cecilia J. Hawk (homeowners/plaintiffs) vs. PC Village Association, In…
Why it matters
A.R.S. § 33-441 bars enforcement of certain old covenants only prospectively.
CC&RsAttorney Fees
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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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LC2012-000034-001 DT
Superior Court · June 21, 2013 · An HOA sought unpaid assessments from a woman it claimed inherited the property, and appe…
Why it matters
Improper service justified setting aside the HOA default judgment in an assessment collection case.
AssessmentsProcedure
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2 CA-CV 2012-0129
Court of Appeals · March 12, 2013 · Joan Tober (Plaintiff/Appellant) v. Civano 1: Neighborhood Association, Inc., and its ind…
Why it matters
Under A.R.S. § 33-1812, a planned community association may conduct its board election exclusively by mail-in…
ElectionsOpen MeetingsCC&RsProcedureAttorney Fees
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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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CV2011-008669 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · June 25, 2012 · Caroline Brown (Plaintiff, unit owner) v. Camelback Village Improvement Association, Inc.…
Why it matters
The Declaration undisputedly required CVIA to procure a blanket insurance policy insuring the owners with proceeds…
CC&RsAttorney FeesProcedure
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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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No. 1 CA-CV 10-0604 (Ariz. Ct. App. Div. One May 31, 2011) (mem. decision)
Court of Appeals · May 31, 2011 · A Scottsdale homeowners' association sued a lot owner over a metal saguaro-with-sunglasse…
Why it matters
Court affirmed owner wins on landscaping/structure theories but remanded the narrower unsightly-object issue.
Architectural ReviewCC&RsCovenantsProcedureGood Faith & Fair Dealing
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1 CA-CV 10-0142 and 1 CA-CV 10-0235 (Consolidated)
Court of Appeals · May 19, 2011 · Cypress on Sunland Homeowners Association (HOA) and Scott Jacoby (subsequent purchaser) v…
Why it matters
Under A.R.S. § 33-1807(B)(2), a recorded first deed of trust has priority over a homeowners association's assessment…
AssessmentsForeclosureProcedureAttorney Fees
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1 CA-CV 10-0034
Court of Appeals · December 14, 2010 · A certified class of Viewpoint Lake homeowners (Beryl Cropley, et al.) sued Recreation Ce…
Why it matters
Affirmed. Recreation Centers waived any right to challenge the validity or interpretation of the 1979 Agreement…
CC&RsAssessmentsAttorney FeesCovenantsProcedure
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1 CA-CV 08-0450
Court of Appeals · October 26, 2010 · College Book Centers, Inc. 401 Profit Sharing Plan and Trustee David B. Vanyo (Plaintiffs…
Why it matters
The homeowners' association did not waive its CC&R restrictions because two prior roadway easements in a…
CC&RsSelective EnforcementAttorney FeesProcedure
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CV2008-054299 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · January 5, 2009 · Gary Lafleur and Diane Chambers (Plaintiffs) v. Val Vista Lakes Community Association Inc…
Why it matters
TRO over architectural committee decisions dissolved, then HOA won fees after voluntary dismissal.
Architectural ReviewCC&RsAttorney FeesProcedure
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1 CA-CV 06-0474
Court of Appeals · August 9, 2007 · Tierra Ranchos Homeowners Association (Plaintiff/Counter-Defendant/Appellant) v. Todor Ki…
Why it matters
Architectural-review discretion is judged under the governing documents and record, not board preference alone.
Architectural ReviewCC&RsFinesProcedure
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1 CA-CV 06-0221
Court of Appeals · April 24, 2007 · Dominick and Lynn Multari (Plaintiffs/Appellees/Cross-Appellants) vs. Richard D. and Carm…
Why it matters
A developer cannot utilize private deed restrictions on multiple lots in a residential subdivision to alter uniform…
CC&RsArchitectural ReviewProcedureAttorney Fees
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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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1 CA-CV 04-0816
Court of Appeals · December 22, 2005 · Janet Vales (Plaintiff/Appellant, homeowner) vs. Kings Hill Condominium Association (Defe…
Why it matters
The Court of Appeals issued its opinion and memorandum decision on December 22, 2005, and subsequently issued a…
ProcedureCondominiums
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CV2005-091216 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · October 25, 2005 · Summer Place Terrace Homeowners Association (Plaintiff) v. Sundance Unlimited (Defendant)
Why it matters
Summer Place Terrace obtained a default quiet-title judgment against corporate defendants on a thin record.
Quiet TitleProcedure
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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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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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CV2002-002028 (Maricopa County Superior Court)
Superior Court · April 3, 2002 · Tatum Highlands Community Association (Plaintiff) v. Michael R Burns (Defendant)
Why it matters
Tatum Highlands obtained judgment in a one-entry record with no merits analysis.
AssessmentsLiensProcedure
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