Arizona’s HOA Lawyers for Homeowners
representing you, not your hoa
“BEST PRACTICES”
FOR LIVING IN AN HOA
Here are some do’s AND DON'TS WHEN DEALING WITH YOUR HOA
ALWAYS:
Talk to an HOA lawyer if you have any questions or concerns
Pay your assessments (you may want to pay them '“under protest” in certain situations)
Read your CC&Rs and other governing documents carefully
Consult with a lawyer before making any architectural or design changes
Regularly inspect the HOA’s books and records
Run for a seat on the Board of Directors
Attend and participate at all board meetings
Ask questions.
Request a hearing for any alleged violations
Meet with a lawyer (yes, it is that important)
Know your rights
Run your credit report regularly (is someone illegally pulling your credit?)
DO NOT:
Don’t refuse or withhold payment of assessments
Don’t pay fines or penalties without first speaking with a lawyer
But don’t ignore violation letters
Don't ignore a lawsuit; never ignore a lawsuit
NEVER:
Never agree to a payment plan that is not in writing
Never agree to a payment plan that does not tell you to the penny how much you will pay and over what period of time
Never agree to a payment plan without discussing it with a lawyer first
Never trust them when they tell you “not to worry” about answering a lawsuit
Never ignore a lawsuit or the threat of a lawsuit
If you find yourself stuck in a difficult situation with your homeowners association, make sure you are following these best practices AND getting in contact with an attorney. This is the best way to help ensure you don’t get pulled into more fees and legal trouble.
If you are currently looking for a home owner association lawyer, make sure you contact us today - We are here to help you fight (or avoid a legal battle) with your HOA! Our Arizona homeowner HOA lawyers want to represent you.