Case Summary
| Case ID | 23F-H061-REL |
|---|---|
| Agency | ADRE |
| Tribunal | OAH |
| Decision Date | 2023-10-16 |
| Administrative Law Judge | Adam D. Stone |
| Outcome | full |
| Filing Fees Refunded | $500.00 |
| Civil Penalties | $0.00 |
Parties & Counsel
| Petitioner | Megan E Gardner | Counsel | — |
|---|---|---|---|
| Respondent | Woodland Valley Ranch Property Owners Association, Inc. | Counsel | Kyle A. von Johnson and Edith I. Rudder |
Alleged Violations
CC&Rs, Article 3, Section G
Outcome Summary
The ALJ affirmed the petition, finding the Respondent HOA violated CC&Rs, Article 3, Section G by failing to provide 30 days' notice prior to the 2023 assessment increase. The Respondent was ordered to reimburse the Petitioner's filing fee.
Key Issues & Findings
Failure to provide 30-day notice for 2023 dues increase
The HOA increased annual dues from $200.00 to $240.00 effective 1/1/2023 due to a financial crisis caused by embezzlement, but failed to provide the required 30-day written notice as mandated by the CC&Rs. Although the increase was later refunded, the ALJ affirmed the petition finding the HOA failed to comply with the CC&Rs.
Orders: Petitioner's petition is affirmed. Respondent is ordered to reimburse Petitioner's $500.00 filing fee.
Filing fee: $500.00, Fee refunded: Yes
Disposition: petitioner_win
- CC&Rs, Article 3, Section G
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 33-1804(D)
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 32-2199.02(A)
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. §§ 32-2102 and 32-2199 et al.
Analytics Highlights
- CC&Rs, Article 3, Section G
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 32-2199.02(A)
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 33-1804(D)
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 32-2102
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 32-2199 et al.
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 32-2199.05
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 32-2199(2)
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 32-2199.01(D)
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 41-1092
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 41-1092.09