Case Summary
| Case ID | 22F-H2221013-REL |
|---|---|
| Agency | ADRE |
| Tribunal | OAH |
| Decision Date | 2022-03-02 |
| Administrative Law Judge | Tammy L. Eigenheer |
| Outcome | total |
| Filing Fees Refunded | $500.00 |
| Civil Penalties | $0.00 |
Parties & Counsel
| Petitioner | Nancy L Pope | Counsel | — |
|---|---|---|---|
| Respondent | La Vida Homeowners Association | Counsel | Erik J. Stone |
Alleged Violations
CC&Rs Article V Section 1, CC&Rs Article VI Section 1a, and Bylaws Article IV Section 2c
Outcome Summary
The Administrative Law Judge granted Petitioner's request, finding that the HOA violated its community documents regarding common area maintenance because a bottle tree in the common area caused damage to Petitioner's property. The ALJ ordered the HOA to comply with the relevant community document provisions and refund the Petitioner's $500.00 filing fee. The ALJ noted she lacked statutory authority to award the approximately $28,486.00 in monetary damages requested by Petitioner.
Key Issues & Findings
HOA failure to maintain common area landscaping resulting in root damage to homeowner property.
The Respondent HOA violated its community document obligations for common area maintenance (including landscaping) because a bottle tree located in the common area caused substantial root intrusion damage (lifting and heaving) to the Petitioner's patio and concrete slab.
Orders: Petition granted. Respondent ordered to abide by CC&Rs Article V Section 1, CC&Rs Article VI Section 1a, and Bylaws Article IV Section 2c. Respondent ordered to pay Petitioner the filing fee of $500.00 within thirty (30) days. No civil penalty imposed.
Filing fee: $500.00, Fee refunded: Yes
Disposition: petitioner_win
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. §§ 32-2102
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. §§ 32-2199 et seq.
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 32-2199(2)
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 32-2199.01(A)
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 32-2199.01(D)
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 32-2199.02
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 32-2199.04
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 32-2199.05
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 41-1092 et seq.
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 41-1092.09
- ARIZ. ADMIN. CODE R2-19-119
- Tierra Ranchos Homeowners Ass'n v. Kitchukov
- MORRIS K. UDALL, ARIZONA LAW OF EVIDENCE § 5
- BLACK’S LAW DICTIONARY 1220
Analytics Highlights
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. §§ 32-2102
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. §§ 32-2199 et seq.
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 32-2199(2)
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 32-2199.01(A)
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 32-2199.01(D)
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 32-2199.02
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 32-2199.04
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 32-2199.05
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 41-1092 et seq.
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 41-1092.09
- ARIZ. ADMIN. CODE R2-19-119
- Tierra Ranchos Homeowners Ass'n v. Kitchukov
- MORRIS K. UDALL, ARIZONA LAW OF EVIDENCE § 5
- BLACK’S LAW DICTIONARY 1220