Transparency Isn’t Optional: Your Rights at HOA Meetings
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Transparency Isn’t Optional: Your Rights at HOA Meetings

Many homeowners don’t realize that Arizona law guarantees their right to attend and participate in HOA meetings. Boards must provide advance notice, share meaningful agendas, and allow homeowners to speak before voting. When privately held meetings or decisions are made without transparency, it isn’t just frustrating—it may be illegal. Understanding your rights is essential, particularly when it affects your home.

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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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Wrongful Termination Attorneys in Phoenix
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Wrongful Termination Attorneys in Phoenix

Losing your job is overwhelming, especially when the reason feels unfair or discriminatory. If your termination doesn't feel right, you may have legal rights. Dessaules Law Group is here to listen, support you, and help you take the next step toward justice.

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Looks That Kill? When HOA Rules Cross the Line
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Looks That Kill? When HOA Rules Cross the Line

When Style Becomes a Safety Hazard
After 29 rattlesnake encounters and thousands spent on protective fencing, one Arizona family asked their HOA for permission to extend a gate for safety. The response? Denied—for aesthetic reasons. The kicker? Those “rules” don’t actually exist in writing. When vague HOA standards endanger lives, it’s more than bad governance—it’s a legal issue.

Find out where the line is—and when it’s time to fight back.

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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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Get Off My Credit Report!
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Get Off My Credit Report!

Think your HOA or a debt collector pulled your credit report without permission? That could be a serious violation of federal law—and you may be entitled to damages. Learn how to protect your rights and hold them accountable.

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Is Your HOA Restricting Short-Term Rentals? That May be Illegal
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Is Your HOA Restricting Short-Term Rentals? That May be Illegal

Many Arizona homeowners' associations (HOAs) are tightening short-term rentals regulations, but are these restrictions legal? Whether enacted through board vote or majority decision, several of these bans may infringe on state law and individual property rights. If you live in a community with new rental restrictions, it's essential to understand what the law states and how to protect your interests.

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