Case Summary
| Case ID | 23F-H043-REL |
|---|---|
| Agency | ADRE |
| Tribunal | OAH |
| Decision Date | 2023-08-08 |
| Administrative Law Judge | Adam D. Stone |
| Outcome | loss |
| Filing Fees Refunded | $500.00 |
| Civil Penalties | $0.00 |
Parties & Counsel
| Petitioner | Jennifer J Sullivan | Counsel | — |
|---|---|---|---|
| Respondent | The Village at Elk Run Homeowners Association, Inc. | Counsel | Michael S. McLeran |
Alleged Violations
Article 4, Section 4.1 of the Community’s CC&Rs; ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 33-1804(D)
Outcome Summary
The Administrative Law Judge denied the Petitioner's petition, finding that the HOA's CC&Rs (Section 4.1) prohibited nonresidential use, including short-term renting (deemed a business by the tribunal), unless the lot was rented or leased for month-to-month or longer terms. Therefore, rentals shorter than a month were prohibited.
Why this result: The tribunal determined the Petitioner failed to meet her burden, as her short-term rental operation constituted a prohibited nonresidential use/business under Section 4.1 of the CC&Rs, which only permits leasing for Month to Month or Longer Terms.
Key Issues & Findings
Challenging HOA Violation Notice for Short-Term Rental Restriction
Petitioner challenged the Courtesy Violation Notice issued by the HOA for operating a short-term rental (Airbnb) with a minimum rental period less than month-to-month, arguing the CC&Rs did not explicitly prohibit such rentals. The HOA maintained that Section 4.1 prohibited nonresidential use, unless leased for month-to-month or longer terms, thereby prohibiting short-term rentals/business use.
Orders: Petitioner’s petition was denied. Respondent shall not reimburse Petitioner’s filing fee.
Filing fee: $500.00, Fee refunded: No
Disposition: respondent_win
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 33-1804(D)
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 32-2199.02(A)
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 32-2199.01
- PAL versus Washburn 211 Arizona 553 2006
- Burke versus Voiceream Wireless Corporation 2 2007 Arizona 393 quarter of appeal 2004
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. §§ 32-2102 and 32-2199 et al.
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 32-2199.05
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. §§ 32-2199(2), 32-2199.01(D), 32-2199.02, and 41-1092
Analytics Highlights
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 33-1804(D)
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 32-2199.02(A)
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 32-2199.01
- PAL versus Washburn 211 Arizona 553 2006
- Burke versus Voiceream Wireless Corporation 2 2007 Arizona 393 quarter of appeal 2004
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. §§ 32-2102 and 32-2199 et al.
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 32-2199.05
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. §§ 32-2199(2), 32-2199.01(D), 32-2199.02, and 41-1092