Roberta J Stevenson-McDemott v. Four Palms Homeowners

Case Summary

Case ID 22F-H2222033-REL
Agency ADRE
Tribunal OAH
Decision Date 2022-07-08
Administrative Law Judge Adam D. Stone
Outcome loss
Filing Fees Refunded $500.00
Civil Penalties $0.00

Parties & Counsel

Petitioner Roberta J Stevenson-McDermott Counsel
Respondent Four Palms Homeowners Counsel Araceli Rodriguez

Alleged Violations

A.R.S. § 33-1258

Outcome Summary

The petition was denied because the Petitioner failed to meet her burden of proving a violation of A.R.S. § 33-1258, as she had not made a proper written request for the documents since 2019, as required by the statute.

Why this result: Petitioner failed to make a request for records in writing as required by A.R.S. § 33-1258.

Key Issues & Findings

Access to Association Financial and Other Records

Petitioner alleged the HOA violated A.R.S. § 33-1258 by denying her access and copies of various financial records dating back to 2016. The HOA argued they provided financial summaries and offered in-person review, noting Petitioner failed to make a proper written request.

Orders: Petition denied. Respondent is directed to comply with A.R.S. § 33-1258 going forward upon a proper written request from Petitioner.

Filing fee: $500.00, Fee refunded: No

Disposition: respondent_win

Cited:

  • A.R.S. § 33-1258
  • A.R.S. § 33-1248
  • A.A.C. R2-19-119
  • A.R.S. § 32-2199 et seq.

Analytics Highlights

Topics: Financial Records, Written Request Requirement, HOA Governance, Condominium Act
Additional Citations:

  • A.R.S. § 33-1258
  • A.R.S. § 33-1248
  • A.R.S. § 32-2199 et seq.
  • A.A.C. R2-19-119

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Decision Documents

22F-H2222033-REL Decision – 967350.pdf

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22F-H2222033-REL Decision – 982397.pdf

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