Community Associations & Alcohol
The holiday season is upon us and with the holiday season come holiday parties that often involve the consumption of “tasty” beverages. Eggnog, pumpkin everything, and, well, alcohol! The question often arises as to whether or not a community association should permit residents to consume alcohol on association premises and if so, what risks are associated with doing so.
The first thing that you need to know about associations and alcohol is that the liquor laws in Arizona were not written with association’s in mind. As a result, there is often a fair amount of “gray area” in this area of the law. This article will help explain some of the common situations that an association may encounter and how to best handle them. (more…)
Read MoreWhose Holiday is it Anyway? Can a Community Association Regulate an Owner’s Display of Religious Holiday Decorations?
While community associations can regulate an owner’s display of religious holiday decorations, they must act carefully to avoid claims of religious discrimination. One Idaho community association recently learned this lesson the hard way.
In Morris v. West Hayden Estates First Addition Homeowners Association, Inc., a husband and wife (the “Owners”) purchased a home within the West Hayden HOA (the “Association”). The Owners intended to host a large-scale holiday light display – a “Christmas Program” on their front yard.
By 2016 the Christmas Program included ten miles of Christmas lighting (for a total of 20,000 lights), a live nativity scene featuring a live camel and goat, 27 professional costume biblical characters, and singing carolers, experiencing over 10,000 visitors. Tensions between the Owners and the Association came to a head when the Association complained that the religious nature of the display was offensive to some residents. (more…)
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Avoiding the Wrong Side of a Fair Housing Complaint
Presented By: Jason Miller
May 31, 2019
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
Prescott, AZ
What’s fair and who’s protected, anyway? Don’t let your community association get tripped up by recent developments in the law. Learn how to spot and deal with fair housing issues.
Avoiding the Wrong Side of a Fair Housing Complaint
Presented By: Scott Carpenter
May 7, 2019
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
Phoenix, AZ
What’s fair and who’s protected, anyway? Don’t let your community association get tripped up by recent developments in the law. Learn how to spot and deal with fair housing issues.
Fair Housing – Service vs. Assistance Animals
The wait is over! Find out what laws have been signed and what that means for Associations in…
Read MoreWhen in Doubt – Tender It Out!
Presented By: Jason Miller
March 29, 2019
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
Prescott, AZ
Has your community association been sued recently? Do you always “tender”? Deductibles got you down? Hear from the author of “Arizona’s guide on Handling Insurance Defense Claims on Behalf of Community Associations.”
When in Doubt – Tender It Out!
Presented By: Mark Sahl
March 5, 2019
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
Phoenix, AZ
Has your community association been sued recently? Do you always “tender”? Deductibles got you down? Hear from the author of “Arizona’s guide on Handling Insurance Defense Claims on Behalf of Community Associations.”
Rentals Running You Ragged?
Presented By: Jason Miller
February 22, 2019
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
Prescott, AZ
Community association feeling more like a hotel than a home? Short term neighbors leaving you long term problems? Learn the techniques to “address” your short term rental challenges.
Rentals Running You Ragged?
Presented By: Jason Smith
February 12, 2019
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
Tucson, AZ
Community association feeling more like a hotel than a home? Short term neighbors leaving you long term problems? Learn the techniques to “address” your short term rental challenges.
Rentals Running You Ragged?
Presented By: Josh Bolen
February 5, 2019
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
Phoenix, AZ
Community association feeling more like a hotel than a home? Short term neighbors leaving you long term problems? Learn the techniques to “address” your short term rental challenges.