Steven Kramer vs. Camelback House, Inc.

Case Summary

Case ID 21F-H2121063-REL
Agency ADRE
Tribunal OAH
Decision Date 2021-09-27
Administrative Law Judge Adam D. Stone
Outcome full
Filing Fees Refunded $500.00
Civil Penalties $0.00

Parties & Counsel

Petitioner Steven Kramer Counsel
Respondent Camelback House, Inc. Counsel Emily Cooper, Esq.

Alleged Violations

ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 33-1242(C)

Outcome Summary

The Administrative Law Judge found that the Respondent, Camelback House, Inc., violated ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 33-1242(C) by failing to properly and timely respond to the Petitioner's response to a Notice of Violation. Petitioner Steven Kramer was deemed the prevailing party and was awarded the reimbursement of his $500.00 filing fee.

Key Issues & Findings

Failure to properly respond to Petitioner's response to a Notice of Violation

The Respondent violated the statute by failing to provide a timely written response to the unit owner (Petitioner) within ten business days of receiving the unit owner's response to a Notice of Violation. The Tribunal also concluded that the original Notice of Violation failed to sufficiently identify the first and last name of the person who observed the violation, as required by the statute.

Orders: Respondent must reimburse the Petitioner the filing fees of $500.00 within 30 days.

Filing fee: $500.00, Fee refunded: Yes

Disposition: petitioner_win

Cited:

  • ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 33-1242(C)
  • Tierra Ranchos Homeowners Ass'n v. Kitchukov, 216 Ariz. 195, 165 P.3d 173 (App. 2007)

Analytics Highlights

Topics: HOA violation response time, notice of violation requirements, filing fee refund
Additional Citations:

  • ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 33-1242(C)
  • Tierra Ranchos Homeowners Ass'n v. Kitchukov

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Decision Documents

21F-H2121063-REL Decision – 913417.pdf

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