New law will give owners better chances vs. HOAs (The Arizona Republic)
Residents of condominiums and home owner associations can now dispute decisions virtually imposed on them by their community associations. In the past, alarm has been raised over the right to lease cell phone towers on the residents' rooftops.
The passage of House Bill 2824 will make it possible for a judge to hear disputes by paying a relatively low filing fee. Previously, homeowners associations were at an advantage because disputes such as ones regarding cell tower leasing were only heard in Superior Court. Costs to pursue litigation, especially for retired residents, was out of the question.
Law makers supporting the bill believe it will balance the system for resolving homeowners association disputes.