Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C.

Beth Mulcahy, Esq.

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

  1. Jul 8

    October 2024 First Friday Free Call-In

    Welcome to our firm’s Live Virtual First Friday Event.  First Fridays are a great time to get your questions on Arizona HOA/condo law answered at no charge.    HOA Resource: https://hoaresources.caionline.org/hoa-halloween-safety-tips/ CTA: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/the-corporate-transparency-act-cta/ Enforcing Governing Documents:  https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/enforcement-of-governing-documents/ Top 10 Association Law: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/top-10-community-association-law/ Volunteers for Associations: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/be-wise-when-it-comes-to-volunteers/ How to Select a Management Company: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/how-to-select-a-management-company/ AZ Open Meeting Law: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/arizonas-open-meeting-law-and-rules-for-recording/ Association Reserve Funds: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/reserve-funds-for-associations/ 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 2024.

  2. Jul 6

    Virtual Class 9: The ABC’s of Enforcement for HOAs and Condos! (2024)

    Welcome to our 9th class of the 2024 Virtual HOA/Condo Academy - in partnership with the cities of Avondale, Chandler, Glendale, Goodyear, Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Surprise and Tempe. Topic - The ABC’s of Enforcement for HOAs and Condos! How to BEST handle violations, fines, lawsuits, refusal of owners to pay assessments (taking into consideration the new law impacting assessment collection) and owners who make changes to their property but don’t get approval first… we will cover it all!   Video of this class can be found here: https://youtu.be/BWYxi-BFKjM Q&A section of this class can be found here: https://youtu.be/c1u4CBufhK8   Links and Cheat Sheets mentioned in this Class: Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/the-corporate-transparency-act-cta/ How to Effectively Work with Rental Properties - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/how-to-work-with-rental-properties/ Enforcement of Governing Documents - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/enforcement-of-governing-documents/ Levying and Collecting Fines - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/levying-and-collecting-fines-in-a-community-association/ File a Complaint ADRE - https://azre.gov/investigations/file-complaint Short Term Rentals - https://www.azleg.gov/ars/11/00269-17.htm & https://www.azleg.gov/ars/11/00269-17.htm Scottsdale October Event - https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/events/details/2024/10/07/default-calendar/legislative-update-and-how-to-work-effectively-with-management-companies 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 Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. 3001 East Camelback Road, Suite 130 Phoenix, Arizona 85016 www.mulcahylawfirm.com Phone: 602-241-1093 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 2024.

  3. Apr 29

    September 2024 First Friday Free Call-In

    Welcome to our firm’s Live Virtual First Friday Event.  First Fridays are a great time to get your questions on Arizona HOA/condo law answered at no charge.  Links and Cheat Sheets mentioned in this Q&A: Blog: Parking in your Association & A.R.S. 33-1818 | Mulcahy Law Firm https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/ars33-1818/ 2023 Legislative Update Cheat Sheet: 2023 Legislative Update | Mulcahy Law Firm https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/2023-legislative-update/ CTA Overview https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/the-corporate-transparency-act-cta/ Amending Association Documents: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/amending-association-documents/ Disclosure & Transfer Fees: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/community-association-disclosure-fees-transfer-fees/ Federal Laws for Associations: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/federal-laws-for-community-associations/ Eisenhower Method: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/eisenhower-method/ Dispute Resolution: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/dispute-resolution-101/ Dealing with a Bully: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/how-to-effectively-deal-with-a-bully/ Volunteers: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/be-wise-when-it-comes-to-volunteers/ Code of Conduct: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/association-boards-code-of-conduct/ Google Review link: https://g.page/r/CUaKxgS42hUKEB0/review Yelp Review link: https://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 2024.

  4. Apr 28

    Virtual Class 8: What is a Community Association and Secrets of Successful Associations (2024)

    Welcome to our 8th class of the 2024 Virtual HOA/Condo Academy - in partnership with the cities of Avondale, Chandler, Glendale, Goodyear, Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Surprise and Tempe. Topic - What is a Community Association and Secrets of Successful Associations Video of this class here: https://youtu.be/X2ymRpMuuo4 Q&A portion of the class can be found here: https://youtu.be/lw9XBqQ1mq8 inks and Cheat Sheets Mentioned in this class: Corporation Transparency Act - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/the-corporate-transparency-act-cta/ What is a Community Association? - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/what-is-a-community-association/ Transition from Developer - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/transition-from-developer-to-homeowner/ Scottsdale Talk (Finances) - https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/events/details/2024/09/16/default-calendar/community-association-finances-101-and-how-to-prevent-fraud-and-embezzlement Scottsdale Talk (Management Companies) - https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/events/details/2024/09/16/default-calendar/community-association-finances-101-and-how-to-prevent-fraud-and-embezzlement 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 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 2024.

  5. Apr 27

    August 2024 First Friday Free Call-In

    Welcome to our firm’s Live Virtual First Friday Event.  First Fridays are a great time to get your questions on Arizona HOA/condo law answered at no charge.  Links and Cheat Sheets mentioned in this Q&A. Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C.: https://youtu.be/4HSyMqSrikg?si=eblwFE2Oh-1RjAtn&t=246 Community Association Documents: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/community-association-records-documents/ Committee Basics: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Association-Committee-Basics.pdf 2023 Legislative Update Cheat Sheet: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/2023-legislative-update/ Security Camera Blog: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/security-cameras/ See #6 of our firm’s Top 10 Cheat Sheet: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/top-10-community-association-law/ CAI Article: “How HOAs Can Make a Clean Break from Their Management Company”  https://hoaresources.caionline.org/how-hoas-can-make-a-clean-break-from-their-management-company/ MLF Cheat Sheet on How to Select a Management Company https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/how-to-select-a-management-company/ Cheat Sheet on Preventing Crime and Limiting Liability: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/preventing-crime-and-limiting-liability/ Recent CAI Article: Fraudulent Emotional Support Animal Requests: How to Protect your HOA https://hoaresources.caionline.org/fraudulent-emotional-support-animal-requests-how-to-protect-your-hoa/ Cheat Sheet on Federal Laws https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/federal-laws-for-community-associations/ Cheat Sheet on Association Board Meetings https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/association-board-meetings/ Cheat Sheet on Disclosure & Transfer Fees: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/community-association-disclosure-fees-transfer-fees/ Cheat Sheet Amending Association Documents and Implementing Rental Restrictions  https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/amending-association-documents/ Blog: Dysfunction Amongst Board Members https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/dysfunction-amongst-board-members/ Cheat Sheet: How to Effective Deal with a Bully in a Community Association https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/how-to-effectively-deal-with-a-bully/ Cheat Sheet on Annual Meetings https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/conduct-successful-annual-meetings/ Cheat Sheet on Association Board Meetings https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/association-board-meetings/ Google Review link: https://g.page/r/CUaKxgS42hUKEB0/review Yelp Review link: https://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 2024.

  6. Apr 16

    Virtual Class 7: Amending CC&Rs and Implementing Rental Restrictions & Budget Planning (Jul 16 2024)

    Welcome to our 7th class of the 2024 Virtual HOA/Condo Academy - in partnership with the cities of Avondale, Chandler, Glendale, Goodyear, Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Surprise and Tempe. Topic - Amending CC&Rs and Implementing Rental Restrictions & Budget Planning. Videos of this class can be found here: https://youtu.be/4HSyMqSrikg & https://youtu.be/zTrhcp-l3aU  Links and Cheat Sheets mentioned in this class: Corporate Transparency Act - https://fincenreport.com/blog/fincen-confirms-most-homeowner-associations-will-need-to-file-under-the-cta/  Tell Congress- Exempt Community Associations Now!  - https://www.votervoice.net/CAI/Campaigns/116499/Respond  Amending Association Documents - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/amending-association-documents/  Budgeting for Associations - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/budgeting-for-community-associations/  Reserve Funds - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/reserve-funds-for-associations/  How to Read a Balance Sheet - https://activerain.com/blogsview/2156023/how-to-read-an-hoa-or-condo-association-balance-sheet  Disclosure and Transfer Fees - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/community-association-disclosure-fees-transfer-fees/  What is a Community Association? - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/what-is-a-community-association/  Legislative Update 2023 - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/2023-legislative-update/  Legislative Summary 2024 - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/2024-summary-of-arizona-legislation-regarding-hoas-condos/  Google Review link: https://g.page/r/CUaKxgS42hUKEB0/review  Yelp Review link: https://www.yelp.com/biz/mulcahy-law-firm-phoenix  Community Association Transfer and Disclosure Fees - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/community-association-disclosure-fees-transfer-fees/  What is a Community Association? - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/what-is-a-community-association/  Difference between Disclosure and Transfer Fees - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/is-there-a-difference-between-a-disclosure-fee-and-a-transfer-fee-2/  Regulated Parking - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/2023-legislative-update/    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 2024.

  7. Mar 7

    Virtual Class 6: Untangling the Web: Navigating Politics and FAQs in HOAs/Condos (June 18, 2024)

    Welcome to our 6th class of the 2024 Virtual HOA/Condo Academy - in partnership with the cities of Avondale, Chandler, Glendale, Goodyear, Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Surprise and Tempe. Topic - Untangling the Web: Navigating Politics and FAQs in HOAs/Condos Video Class: https://youtu.be/yoQ3dC9X04I & Q&A portion of this class can be found here: https://youtu.be/Zih8RIBVedM Links and Cheat Sheets mentioned in this class: The United States Flag Code:  4 USC Ch. 1: THE FLAG - https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?path=/prelim@title4/chapter1&edition=prelim Arizona Open Meeting Law - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/arizonas-open-meeting-law-and-rules-for-recording/ Community Association Institute (CIA) Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) Resources Page - https://www.caionline.org/Advocacy/Priorities/CTA/Pages/default.aspx Google Review link: https://g.page/r/CUaKxgS42hUKEB0/review Yelp Review: www.yelp.com/biz/mulcahy-law-firm-phoenix Maricopa County Assessor - https://mcassessor.maricopa.gov/ Preventing Crime for Community Associations - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/preventing-crime-and-limiting-liability/ The United States Flag Code - https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?path=/prelim@title4/chapter1&edition=prelim Arizona's Open Meeting Law - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/arizonas-open-meeting-law-and-rules-for-recording/ Top 10 Things About Community Association Law - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/top-10-community-association-law/ 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 2024.

  8. Mar 6

    June 2024 First Friday Free Call-In

    Welcome to our firm’s Live Virtual First Friday Event.  First Fridays are a great time to get your questions on Arizona HOA/condo law answered at no charge.    Links and Cheat Sheets mentioned in this Q&A. Mulcahy Law Firm P.C. website: www.mulcahylawfirm.com  Community Association Board Meetings | Mulcahy Law Firm The Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) | Mulcahy Law Firm Enforcement of Association Governing Documents | Mulcahy Law Firm Annual Board Meeting Checklist | Mulcahy Law Firm 33-1818. Community authority over public roadways; vote of the membership; applicability: https://www.azleg.gov/ars/33/01818.htm 2023 Legislative Update | Mulcahy Law Firm 33-1817 - Declaration amendment; design, architectural committees; review (azleg.gov) Preventing Crime and Limiting Liability | Mulcahy Law Firm Security Cameras: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/security-cameras/ Reserve Funds for Community Associations | Mulcahy Law Firm 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 2024.

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