Case Summary
| Case ID | 18F-H1818032-REL-RHG |
|---|---|
| Agency | ADRE |
| Tribunal | OAH |
| Decision Date | 2018-08-22 |
| Administrative Law Judge | Thomas Shedden |
| Outcome | loss |
| Filing Fees Refunded | $0.00 |
| Civil Penalties | $0.00 |
Parties & Counsel
| Petitioner | Dina R. Galassini | Counsel | — |
|---|---|---|---|
| Respondent | Plaza Waterfront Condominium Owners Association, Inc. | Counsel | — |
Alleged Violations
ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 32-2199.01; ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 33-1202
Outcome Summary
The Administrative Law Judge dismissed Petitioner’s petition for rehearing, concluding that the OAH has the authority, pursuant to statute and precedent, to resolve disputes involving the interpretation of condominium documents and related regulating statutes, rejecting Petitioner's constitutional claims regarding separation of powers. Respondent's request for attorney's fees was denied.
Why this result: Petitioner's argument that the original ALJ decision was contrary to law due to separation of powers violation was dismissed, as the OAH confirmed its statutory authority (ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 32-2199.01) to interpret condominium documents and regulating statutes.
Key Issues & Findings
Whether the Respondent Association correctly posted owner assessments for the 2018 parking lot budget
Petitioner sought rehearing arguing the ALJ lacked constitutional authority (separation of powers) to interpret condominium documents (contracts) and statutory definitions of common/limited common elements (ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 33-1202) related to the posting of the 2018 parking lot budget assessment.
Orders: Petitioner’s petition is dismissed. Respondent’s request for attorney’s fees is denied.
Filing fee: $0.00, Fee refunded: No
Disposition: petitioner_loss
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 32-2199.01
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 33-1202
- Tierra Ranchos Homeowners Ass'n v. Kitchukov, 216 Ariz. 195, 165 P.3d 173 (App. 2007)
- Ariz. Cannabis Nurses Ass'n v. Ariz. Dep't of Health Servs., 242 Ariz. 62, 67, 392 P.3d 506, 511 (App. 2017)
Analytics Highlights
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 32-2199.01
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 33-1202
- Tierra Ranchos Homeowners Ass'n v. Kitchukov, 216 Ariz. 195, 165 P.3d 173 (App. 2007)
- Ariz. Cannabis Nurses Ass'n v. Ariz. Dep't of Health Servs., 242 Ariz. 62, 67, 392 P.3d 506, 511 (App. 2017)
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. Title 32, Ch. 20, Art. 11
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 32-2199.02(B)
- ARIZ. CONST. Art. 3