Case Summary
| Case ID | 24F-H003-REL |
|---|---|
| Agency | ADRE |
| Tribunal | OAH |
| Decision Date | 2024-02-22 |
| Administrative Law Judge | Jenna Clark |
| Outcome | partial |
| Filing Fees Refunded | $1,000.00 |
| Civil Penalties | $0.00 |
Parties & Counsel
| Petitioner | VVE-Casa Grande Home Owners Association | Counsel | Anthony Rossetti, Esq. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Respondent | Duane Eitel & Mary Eitel | Counsel | Kevin Harper, Esq. |
Alleged Violations
CC&Rs Article VII, sections 7.2, 7.3, 7.25, 7.26, 7.28, 7.29, and 7.31
Outcome Summary
Petitioner sustained its burden of proof establishing that Respondents violated CC&Rs sections 7.2, 7.3, 7.25, 7.26, 7.28, and 7.31 by operating a cat rescue business (VKNR) from their residence, which involved unauthorized commercial activity, excessive non-pet animals, and creating a nuisance. Violation of 7.29 was not established. The petition was granted.
Key Issues & Findings
Violation of CC&Rs by operating an unauthorized business out of their home and housing dozens of cats in excess of a reasonable number of household pets, creating a nuisance.
Respondents operated a nonprofit cat rescue (VKNR) from their single-family residence, housing 50+ cats in a 3-car garage, which constituted an unauthorized commercial use, exceeded a reasonable number of pets, and created traffic and waste nuisances.
Orders: Petitioner's petition is granted. Respondents must henceforth abide by CC&Rs sections 7.2, 7.3, 7.25, 7.26, 7.28, and 7.31.
Filing fee: $1,000.00, Fee refunded: Yes
Disposition: petitioner_win
- CC&Rs section 7.2
- CC&Rs section 7.3
- CC&Rs section 7.25
- CC&Rs section 7.26
- CC&Rs section 7.28
- CC&Rs section 7.31
Analytics Highlights
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. §§ 32-2102
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. §§ 32-2199 et seq.
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 32-2199.05
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 32-2199(2)
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 32-2199.01(A)
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 32-2199.01(D)
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 32-2199.02
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. §§ 41-1092 et seq.
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 32-2199.04
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 41-1092.09
- ARIZ. ADMIN. CODE R2-19-119
- Tierra Ranchos Homeowners Ass'n v. Kitchukov, 216 Ariz. 195, 165 P.3d 173 (App. 2007)
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Decision Documents
24F-H003-REL Decision – 1094853.pdf
24F-H003-REL Decision – 1113338.pdf
24F-H003-REL Decision – 1125372.pdf
24F-H003-REL Decision – 1147484.pdf
