Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C.

Beth Mulcahy, Esq.
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A podcast to help educate board members and managers on the best ways to govern and manage successful community associations.

  1. 8h ago

    2025 HOA/Condo Academy #11: Board Member Boot Camp!

    Welcome to Class #11 of our 2025 Virtual HOA/Condo Academy - in partnership with the cities of Avondale, Chandler, Glendale, Goodyear, Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Surprise and Tempe.  In this class, we will cover the Top 10 Things You Need to Know About Community Association Law and Secrets of Successful Associations – this boot camp is designed to equip you on how to avoid common pitfalls, achieve success in your association, and get things done effectively.  Video of Class #11 is here: https://youtu.be/rmFpHcvqQzg and Q&A is here: https://youtu.be/ePNnfL8S3qY Links and Cheat Sheets mentioned in this episode: Top 10 Things You Should Know About Association Law - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/top-10-community-association-law/  Online Voting - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/online-voting/  Board of Directors Removal Process - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/board-of-directors-removal-process/  Flags in AZ HOAs and Condos - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/hot-topic-alert-flags-in-arizona-hoas-and-condos/  ASR 33-01808 (Flag Display) - https://www.azleg.gov/ars/33/01808.htm  Dealing with Difficult People - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/dealing-with-difficult-people-harassment/  Responding to Records Requests - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/responding-to-a-records-request-2/  Secrets to Successful Associations - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/secrets-of-successful-associations/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MulcahyLawFirm  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/mulcahy-law-firm-p-c-/  Transition from Developer - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/transition-from-developer-to-homeowner/  What is a Community Association? - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/what-is-a-community-association/  Secrets of a Successful Association - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/secrets-of-successful-associations/  Special Assessments - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/special-assessments/  Conduct Successful Annual Meetings - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/conduct-successful-annual-meetings/  Water Conservation - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/water-conservation-strategies-and-rebate-opportunities/  Water Use - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/arizona-hoas-water-use-whats-next/  Google Review link: https://g.page/r/CUaKxgS42hUKEB0/review Yelp Review: www.yelp.com/biz/mulcahy-law-firm-phoenix  Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C.  3001 East Camelback Road, Suite 130  Phoenix, Arizona 85016  www.mulcahylawfirm.com  Phone: 602-241-1093  Fax: 602-264-4663 Disclaimer: The intent of our Zoom & Facebook Live First Friday Free Call-In is to provide a forum for board members and community managers to receive answers to HOA/condo legal questions. Please note, the First Friday Free Call-In session is general in nature, and is not intended to and should not be relied upon or construed as a legal opinion or legal advice regarding any specific issue or factual circumstance. You should directly consult with an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation. You are welcome to contact Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. for legal advice; however, contacting us does not necessarily create an attorney-client relationship. As such, please do not share any confidential information in this forum and please do not send any confidential information to Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. until such time as an attorney-client relationship has been established. Copyright 2025

  2. 1d ago

    2025 November - Live Virtual First Friday Event

    My name is Beth Mulcahy and I am the founder and senior partner for the Mulcahy Law Firm in Phoenix, Arizona. Welcome to our firm’s Live Virtual First Friday Event for the month of NOVEMBER 2025! My firm currently represents over 1,000 of planned communities and condominium associations throughout the state of Arizona.  I also currently serve on my HOA board and have for many years. This month my firm celebrates its 29th Anniversary! Links and Cheat Sheets mentioned in this episode: Association Committee Basics Cheat Sheet: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/association-committee-basics/ Arizona Open Meeting Law: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/arizonas-open-meeting-law-and-rules-for-recording/ Budgeting Cheat Sheet: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/budgeting-for-community-associations/ Rental Properties Cheat Sheet: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/how-to-work-with-rental-properties/ Cheat Sheet from Developer to Homeowner Control: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/transition-from-developer-to-homeowner/ Cheat Sheet - Board of Directors Removal Process: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/board-of-directors-removal-process/ Difficult People -https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/dealing-with-difficult-people-harassment/ BLOG on Legalized Marijuana & Community Associations  - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/marijuana/ Barking Dogs -https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/speeding-barking-dogs/ Upcoming Events - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/upcoming-events/  Google Review link: https://g.page/r/CUaKxgS42hUKEB0/review  Yelp Review: www.yelp.com/biz/mulcahy-law-firm-phoenix  Videos of our Free Classes - https://www.youtube.com/mulcahylawfirm Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C.  3001 East Camelback Road, Suite 130  Phoenix, Arizona 85016  www.mulcahylawfirm.com  Phone: 602-241-1093  Fax: 602-264-4663 Disclaimer: The intent of our Zoom & Facebook Live First Friday Free Call-In is to provide a forum for board members and community managers to receive answers to HOA/condo legal questions. Please note, the First Friday Free Call-In session is general in nature, and is not intended to and should not be relied upon or construed as a legal opinion or legal advice regarding any specific issue or factual circumstance. You should directly consult with an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation. You are welcome to contact Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. for legal advice; however, contacting us does not necessarily create an attorney-client relationship. As such, please do not share any confidential information in this forum and please do not send any confidential information to Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. until such time as an attorney-client relationship has been established. Copyright 2025.

  3. 2d ago

    2025 HOA/Condo Academy #10: Navigating Assessments and Large Capital Improvement Projects

    Welcome to Class #10 of our 2025 Virtual HOA/Condo Academy - in partnership with the cities of Avondale, Chandler, Glendale, Goodyear, Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Surprise and Tempe.  In this class, we will explore whether associations should increase regular assessments annually and by how much. We will also discuss implementing special assessments and managing large capital improvement projects, focusing on the importance of communication and financing.  Video for this class: https://youtu.be/MZurejOHiwM Q&A can be found here: https://youtu.be/10yV1djfXI0  Links and Cheat Sheets mentioned in this class: Budgeting for Community Associations - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/budgeting-for-community-associations/ Reserve Funds for Community Associations - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/reserve-funds-for-associations/ Upcoming Classes and Seminars: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/upcoming-events/ Community Association Records & Documents - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/community-association-records-documents/  Enforcement of Governing Documents - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/enforcement-of-governing-documents/  Special Assessments - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/special-assessments/  ARS 33-01255 - https://www.azleg.gov/ars/33/01255.htm   Federal Laws for Association - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/federal-laws-for-community-associations/  Follow on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MulcahyLawFirm Find us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/mulcahy-law-firm-p-c-/ Google Review link: https://g.page/r/CUaKxgS42hUKEB0/review Yelp Review: www.yelp.com/biz/mulcahy-law-firm-phoenix  Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C.  3001 East Camelback Road, Suite 130  Phoenix, Arizona 85016  www.mulcahylawfirm.com  Phone: 602-241-1093  Fax: 602-264-4663 Disclaimer: The intent of our Zoom & Facebook Live First Friday Free Call-In is to provide a forum for board members and community managers to receive answers to HOA/condo legal questions. Please note, the First Friday Free Call-In session is general in nature, and is not intended to and should not be relied upon or construed as a legal opinion or legal advice regarding any specific issue or factual circumstance. You should directly consult with an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation. You are welcome to contact Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. for legal advice; however, contacting us does not necessarily create an attorney-client relationship. As such, please do not share any confidential information in this forum and please do not send any confidential information to Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. until such time as an attorney-client relationship has been established. Copyright 2025

  4. 3d ago

    2025 October- Live Virtual First Friday Event

    My name is Beth Mulcahy and I am the founder and senior partner for the Mulcahy Law Firm in Phoenix, Arizona. Welcome to our firm’s Live Virtual First Friday Event for the month of October 2025! Links and Cheat Sheets in this episode: New ARIZONA LEGISLATION IMPACTING HOAs: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/2025-pending-legislation-summary/  Bidding & Contracting Cheat Sheet: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/bidding-and-contracting/ Reserve Funds Cheat Sheet https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/reserve-funds-for-associations/ Cheat Sheet on Virtual Board Meetings https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/tips-for-conducting-virtual-board-meetings/  Cheat Sheet on Open Meeting Law https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/arizonas-open-meeting-law-and-rules-for-recording/ Cheat Sheet on Committee Basics https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/association-committee-basics/ Cheat Sheet on Amending CC&Rs and Implementing Rental Restrictions https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/amending-association-documents/ Cheat Sheet on Community Association Board Meetings https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/association-board-meetings/  Cheat Sheet on Solar Panels & Creating a Green Community: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/solar-panels-creating-a-green-community/ Cheat Sheet on Amending CC&Rs and Implementing Rental Restrictions https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/amending-association-documents/ ARS 33-1804 / ARS 33-1248 https://www.azleg.gov/ars/10/03708.htm Practical Strategies for Aging HOAs/Condos | City of Scottsdale Upcoming Events - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/upcoming-events/  Google Review link: https://g.page/r/CUaKxgS42hUKEB0/review  Yelp Review: www.yelp.com/biz/mulcahy-law-firm-phoenix  Videos of our Free Classes - https://www.youtube.com/mulcahylawfirm Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C.  3001 East Camelback Road, Suite 130  Phoenix, Arizona 85016  www.mulcahylawfirm.com  Phone: 602-241-1093  Fax: 602-264-4663 Disclaimer: The intent of our Zoom & Facebook Live First Friday Free Call-In is to provide a forum for board members and community managers to receive answers to HOA/condo legal questions. Please note, the First Friday Free Call-In session is general in nature, and is not intended to and should not be relied upon or construed as a legal opinion or legal advice regarding any specific issue or factual circumstance. You should directly consult with an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation. You are welcome to contact Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. for legal advice; however, contacting us does not necessarily create an attorney-client relationship. As such, please do not share any confidential information in this forum and please do not send any confidential information to Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. until such time as an attorney-client relationship has been established. Copyright 2025.

  5. 4d ago

    2025 HOA/Condo Academy #9: 2025 Legislative Update, Insurance Challenges and Community Safety

    Welcome to Class #9 of our 2025 Virtual HOA/Condo Academy - in partnership with the cities of Avondale, Chandler, Glendale, Goodyear, Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Surprise and Tempe. This session will provide an easy-to-understand overview of the new legislation affecting HOA/condo boards. We will address the current insurance challenges facing HOAs/condos and offer practical tips on preventing crime and limiting liability.   Video of this class here: https://youtu.be/4P06z7mUSCY and Q&A here: https://youtu.be/Hh29zW1i_Jc  Links and Cheat Sheets mentioned in this class: AZ Legislative Update - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/2025-pending-legislation-summary/ CAI Snap Survey - https://foundation.caionline.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Insurance-Coverage-Trends_V2.pdf Navigating Insurance - https://advocacy.caionline.org/navigating-insurance-pressures-in-todays-condo-market/ Insurance: Protecting Associations - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/insurance-protecting-the-association/ Preventing Crime and Limiting Liability - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/preventing-crime-and-limiting-liability/ Upcoming Classes and Seminars - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/upcoming-events/ Architectural Review Committees - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/architectural-review-committees/ Arizona Open Meeting Law & Rules for Recording - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/arizonas-open-meeting-law-and-rules-for-recording/ Rental Properties - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/how-to-work-with-rental-properties/ Amending Association Documents - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/amending-association-documents/ 2024 Legislative Summary - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/2024-summary-of-arizona-legislation-regarding-hoas-condos/ Code of Conduct - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/code-of-conduct/ Disclosure and Transfer Fees - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/community-association-disclosure-fees-transfer-fees/ Follow on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MulcahyLawFirm Find us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/mulcahy-law-firm-p-c-/ Google Review link: https://g.page/r/CUaKxgS42hUKEB0/review Yelp Review: www.yelp.com/biz/mulcahy-law-firm-phoenix  Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C.  3001 East Camelback Road, Suite 130  Phoenix, Arizona 85016  www.mulcahylawfirm.com  Phone: 602-241-1093  Fax: 602-264-4663 Disclaimer: The intent of our Zoom & Facebook Live First Friday Free Call-In is to provide a forum for board members and community managers to receive answers to HOA/condo legal questions. Please note, the First Friday Free Call-In session is general in nature, and is not intended to and should not be relied upon or construed as a legal opinion or legal advice regarding any specific issue or factual circumstance. You should directly consult with an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation. You are welcome to contact Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. for legal advice; however, contacting us does not necessarily create an attorney-client relationship. As such, please do not share any confidential information in this forum and please do not send any confidential information to Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. until such time as an attorney-client relationship has been established. Copyright 2025

  6. 5d ago

    2025 September - Live Virtual First Friday Event

    Welcome to our firm’s Live Virtual First Friday Event for the month of September 2025! Links and Cheat Sheets mentioned in this episode: ARIZONA PROPOSED LEGISLATION IMPACTING HOAs: - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/2025-pending-legislation-summary/  Transition from Developer to Homeowner Cheat Sheet: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/transition-from-developer-to-homeowner/ How to Select a Management Company Cheat Sheet: How to Select a Management Company | Mulcahy Law Firm Arizona Revised Statutes § 28-5201 and § 28-601. https://www.azleg.gov/ars/28/05201.htm Open Meeting Law and Rules for Recording - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/arizonas-open-meeting-law-and-rules-for-recording/ Upcoming Events - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/upcoming-events/  Google Review link: https://g.page/r/CUaKxgS42hUKEB0/review  Yelp Review: www.yelp.com/biz/mulcahy-law-firm-phoenix  Videos of our Free Classes - https://www.youtube.com/mulcahylawfirm Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C.  3001 East Camelback Road, Suite 130  Phoenix, Arizona 85016  www.mulcahylawfirm.com  Phone: 602-241-1093  Fax: 602-264-4663 Disclaimer: The intent of our Zoom & Facebook Live First Friday Free Call-In is to provide a forum for board members and community managers to receive answers to HOA/condo legal questions. Please note, the First Friday Free Call-In session is general in nature, and is not intended to and should not be relied upon or construed as a legal opinion or legal advice regarding any specific issue or factual circumstance. You should directly consult with an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation. You are welcome to contact Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. for legal advice; however, contacting us does not necessarily create an attorney-client relationship. As such, please do not share any confidential information in this forum and please do not send any confidential information to Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. until such time as an attorney-client relationship has been established. Copyright 2025.

  7. 6d ago

    2025 HOA/Condo Academy #8: Mastering HOA/Condo Finances

    Welcome to Class #8 of our 2025 Virtual HOA/Condo Academy - in partnership with the cities of Avondale, Chandler, Glendale, Goodyear, Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Surprise and Tempe. In today’s class Haidyn Dilorenzo, Esq. and Madeline Gegg, Esq.. are going to discuss a financial overview covering important topics such as creating the 2026 budget, interpreting financial statements, the treasurer’s, and board members' financial responsibilities, and understanding reserve studies and reserve accounts. Video for this class can be found here: https://youtu.be/hebAqpRuY7o Questions and Answers from this class are here: https://youtu.be/yYsmf-Z-i18 Links and heat Sheets mentioned in this episode: Legislative Update - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/2025-pending-legislation-summary/ Budgeting for Community Associations - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/budgeting-for-community-associations/ Responsibilities of President & Vice President - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/responsibilities-of-the-president-and-vice-president/ Board Members Roles & Responsibilities - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/board-member-roles-and-responsibilities/ Reserve Funds for Associations - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/reserve-funds-for-associations/ Upcoming Classes and Seminars: - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/upcoming-events/ How to Select a Management Company - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/how-to-select-a-management-company/ Follow on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MulcahyLawFirm Find us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/mulcahy-law-firm-p-c-/ Google Review link: https://g.page/r/CUaKxgS42hUKEB0/review Yelp Review: www.yelp.com/biz/mulcahy-law-firm-phoenix  Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C.  3001 East Camelback Road, Suite 130  Phoenix, Arizona 85016  www.mulcahylawfirm.com  Phone: 602-241-1093  Fax: 602-264-4663 Disclaimer: The intent of our Zoom & Facebook Live First Friday Free Call-In is to provide a forum for board members and community managers to receive answers to HOA/condo legal questions. Please note, the First Friday Free Call-In session is general in nature, and is not intended to and should not be relied upon or construed as a legal opinion or legal advice regarding any specific issue or factual circumstance. You should directly consult with an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation. You are welcome to contact Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. for legal advice; however, contacting us does not necessarily create an attorney-client relationship. As such, please do not share any confidential information in this forum and please do not send any confidential information to Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. until such time as an attorney-client relationship has been established. Copyright 2025

  8. Aug 17

    2025 August - Live Virtual First Friday Event

    Welcome to our firm’s Live Virtual First Friday Event for the month of August 2025! Today's episode hosts are Haidyn Dilorenzo, Esq. and Madeline Gegg, Esq.  Links and Cheat Sheets mentioned in this episode: ARIZONA PROPOSED LEGISLATION IMPACTING HOAs: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/2025-pending-legislation-summary/ AZ Open Meeting Law & Rules for Recording Meetings | Mulcahy Law Firm Community Association Board Meetings | Mulcahy Law Firm Board of Directors Removal Process | Mulcahy Law Firm Upcoming Events - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/upcoming-events/  Google Review link: https://g.page/r/CUaKxgS42hUKEB0/review  Yelp Review: www.yelp.com/biz/mulcahy-law-firm-phoenix  Videos of our Free Classes - https://www.youtube.com/mulcahylawfirm Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C.  3001 East Camelback Road, Suite 130  Phoenix, Arizona 85016  www.mulcahylawfirm.com  Phone: 602-241-1093  Fax: 602-264-4663 Disclaimer: The intent of our Zoom & Facebook Live First Friday Free Call-In is to provide a forum for board members and community managers to receive answers to HOA/condo legal questions. Please note, the First Friday Free Call-In session is general in nature, and is not intended to and should not be relied upon or construed as a legal opinion or legal advice regarding any specific issue or factual circumstance. You should directly consult with an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation. You are welcome to contact Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. for legal advice; however, contacting us does not necessarily create an attorney-client relationship. As such, please do not share any confidential information in this forum and please do not send any confidential information to Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. until such time as an attorney-client relationship has been established. Copyright 2025.

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    Beth Mulcahy, Esq.
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
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