HOA parking enforcement - Are On-Street Parking Bans Valid?
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HOA parking enforcement - Are On-Street Parking Bans Valid?

Wondering if your HOA can fine you for parking on the street?

We regularly meet with homeowners whose HOAs threaten to impose fines or even take them to court to enforce HOA on-street parking bans. In one case, the HOA spent more than $40,000.00 unsuccessfully attempting to enforce an on-street parking ban against a family that had five licensed drivers in the family.

Are these HOA street parking bans enforceable?

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Emotional Support Animals and HOAs: What Are Your Rights?
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Emotional Support Animals and HOAs: What Are Your Rights?

Is your HOA telling you that your pet or emotional support animal isn’t allowed? Whether you’re dealing with strict pet rules, weight limits, or being told your support animal has to go, you don’t have to face it alone. Learn how the law protects your right to live with pets and emotional support animals—and how Dessaules Law Group can help you fight back.

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New Short-Term Rental Law to Take Effect in August
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New Short-Term Rental Law to Take Effect in August

New Arizona HOA Short-Term Rental Law

A new law impacting owners of short-term rentals will take effect in August. If you own property that you offer for short-term rentals or are considering getting into the short-term rental business, you need to make sure you are in compliance.

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Are Short-Term Rental Restrictions Valid?
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Are Short-Term Rental Restrictions Valid?

Short-term HOA rental restrictions are currently a hot topic.

Notwithstanding changes in tax laws providing significant benefits of short-term rentals of second homes, more and more HOAs and condominium associations are attempting to amend their CC&Rs to add short-term rental restrictions. We believe most of these amendments are invalid under Arizona law.

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DLG Prevails in Jury Trial in Challenge to Short-Term Rental Ban
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DLG Prevails in Jury Trial in Challenge to Short-Term Rental Ban

Dessaules Law Group attorneys recently prevailed in a jury trial in a lawsuit brought against an HOA challenging the validity of a short-term rental ban. The HOA's Board of Directors obtained the approval of more than 75% of the owners to adopt the ban on rentals of less than six (6) months and recorded the proposed amendment. Five property owners voted against the ban.

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