Case Summary
| Case ID | 23F-H066-REL |
|---|---|
| Agency | ADRE |
| Tribunal | OAH |
| Decision Date | 2023-11-13 |
| Administrative Law Judge | Adam D. Stone |
| Outcome | loss |
| Filing Fees Refunded | $500.00 |
| Civil Penalties | $0.00 |
Parties & Counsel
| Petitioner | Sebastien Verstraet | Counsel | — |
|---|---|---|---|
| Respondent | Monterey Ridge Condominium Association | Counsel | Marcus R. Martinez |
Alleged Violations
Section 4.24, Declaration/Rules
Outcome Summary
The Administrative Law Judge denied the petition, concluding that the homeowner failed to meet the burden of proof to show the HOA violated its documents. The Declaration and Rules unambiguously prohibited hard floor coverings (including vinyl) in the Petitioner's third-floor unit, and the Petitioner admitted installing the flooring without seeking approval.
Why this result: Petitioner failed to meet the burden of proof. Petitioner received the governing documents prior to closing, failed to fully read them, and failed to seek permission from the Association prior to installing the prohibited Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring.
Key Issues & Findings
Flooring Restriction for New Units
Petitioner challenged the Association's enforcement of a declaration rule prohibiting hard floor coverings (like LVP) in his third-floor unit, arguing his chosen flooring had sufficient soundproofing. The Association argued the rule was clear, unambiguous, and mandatory for enforcement.
Orders: Petitioner's petition is denied. Respondent shall not reimburse Petitioner's filing fee.
Filing fee: $500.00, Fee refunded: No
Disposition: respondent_win
- 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. §§ 32-2199.02
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. §§ 41-1092
- ARIZ. ADMIN. CODE R2-19-119
Analytics Highlights
- 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. §§ 32-2199.02
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. §§ 41-1092
- ARIZ. ADMIN. CODE R2-19-119