My name is Beth Mulcahy and I am the founder and senior partner for the Mulcahy Law Firm in Phoenix, Arizona. Welcome to our firm’s Live Virtual First Friday Event for the month of September 2026!

Thank you for joining us this morning, especially as we head into the Labor Day weekend. We appreciate you taking time out of a busy holiday week to be with us!

My firm currently represents over 1,000 of planned communities and condominium associations throughout the state of Arizona.  I also currently serve on my HOA board and have for many years.

Links and Cheat Sheets mentioned in this episode:

2026 Legislative Update - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/2026-legislative-update/

SB 1184 - https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/2R/bills/SB1184P.pdf 

Levying and Collecting Fines Cheat Sheet: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/levying-and-collecting-fines-in-a-community-association/

Cheat Sheet on Security Cameras: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/security-cameras/

Dealing with Difficult People & Harassment: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/dealing-with-difficult-people-harassment/

How to Effective Deal with a bully in a Community Association: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/how-to-effectively-deal-with-a-bully/

Our firm’s Summary on Court of Appeals case which provides sample notice and agendas: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/new-arizona-case-changes-hoa-condo-board-meeting-requirements/

Community Association Board Meeting Minutes (see section on How to take Perfectly Proper Minutes) -  https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/association-board-meetings/

Google Review link: https://g.page/r/CUaKxgS42hUKEB0/review

Yelp Review link: https://www.yelp.com/biz/mulcahy-law-firm-phoenix

Videos of our Free Classes - https://www.youtube.com/mulcahylawfirm

Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. 

Disclaimer: The intent of our Zoom & Facebook Live First Friday Free Call-In is to provide a forum for board members and community managers to receive answers to HOA/condo legal questions. Please note, the First Friday Free Call-In session is general in nature, and is not intended to and should not be relied upon or construed as a legal opinion or legal advice regarding any specific issue or factual circumstance. You should directly consult with an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation. You are welcome to contact Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. for legal advice; however, contacting us does not necessarily create an attorney-client relationship. As such, please do not share any confidential information in this forum and please do not send any confidential information to Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. until such time as an attorney-client relationship has been established.

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Welcome to Class #8 of our 2026 Virtual HOA/Condo Academy - in partnership with the cities of Avondale, Chandler, Glendale, Goodyear, Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Surprise and Tempe.  

Today's session is being presented by our associate attorney, Haidyn DiLorenzo, Esq.

Beth Mulcahy, Esq. and Haidyn have spent the last couple of weeks putting this class together, and I think you're going to get a lot out of it.

Topic: How to Effectively Manage Enforcement & Violations in an HOA and Condominium Association

Video of this class: https://youtu.be/Vrca88wsKqw

Links and Cheat Sheets in this Class:

Videos of our Free Classes - https://www.youtube.com/mulcahylawfirm 

Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. 

Disclaimer: The intent of our Zoom & Facebook Live First Friday Free Call-In is to provide a forum for board members and community managers to receive answers to HOA/condo legal questions. Please note, the First Friday Free Call-In session is general in nature, and is not intended to and should not be relied upon or construed as a legal opinion or legal advice regarding any specific issue or factual circumstance. You should directly consult with an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation. You are welcome to contact Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. for legal advice; however, contacting us does not necessarily create an attorney-client relationship. As such, please do not share any confidential information in this forum and please do not send any confidential information to Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. until such time as an attorney-client relationship has been established.

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My name is Beth Mulcahy and I am the founder and senior partner for the Mulcahy Law Firm in Phoenix, Arizona. Welcome to our firm’s Live Virtual First Friday Event for the month of August 2026!

My firm currently represents over 1,000 of planned communities and condominium associations throughout the state of Arizona.  I also currently serve on my HOA board and have for many years.

Links and Cheat Sheets mentioned in this episode:

2026 AZ Legislative Update -https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/2026-legislative-update/

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act: What Arizona HOA and Condo Boards Should Know - https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6644/text  

Cheat Sheet on Code of Conduct: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/association-boards-code-of-conduct/

Board of Director Removal - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/board-of-directors-removal-process/

Arizona Water Conservation for Associations - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/arizona-water-conservation-for-associations/

2026 Grants and Rebates - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/july-2026-city-grants-and-rebates-for-hoas-condos/

Cheat Sheet Architectural Review Committee: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/architectural-review-committees/

Cheat Sheet on Bidding & Contracting: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/bidding-and-contracting/

A.R.S. 10-3825 - https://www.azleg.gov/ars/10/03825.htm

Committee Basics Cheat Sheet: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/association-committee-basics/

Arizona Court of Appeals Opinion: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/new-arizona-case-changes-hoa-condo-board-meeting-requirements/

Cheat Sheet on Amending CC&Rs: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/amending-association-documents/

Cheat Sheet on Board Meetings: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/association-board-meetings/

Cheat Sheet on Open Meeting Law https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/arizonas-open-meeting-law-and-rules-for-recording/

Collection of Delinquent Assessments - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/collection-of-delinquent-assessments/

Dealing with Difficult People Cheat Sheet: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/dealing-with-difficult-people-harassment/

New Case Law Summary: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/new-arizona-case-changes-hoa-condo-board-meeting-requirements/

Bidding and Contracting Cheat Sheet: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/bidding-and-contracting/

Transition from Developer Control Cheat Sheet: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/transition-from-developer-to-homeowner/

Reserve Funds Cheat Sheet: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/reserve-funds-for-associations/

How to Select a Management Company Cheat SHeet: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/how-to-select-a-management-company/

Cheat Sheet on Records & Documents: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/community-association-records-documents/

Google Review link: https://g.page/r/CUaKxgS42hUKEB0/review

Yelp Review link: https://www.yelp.com/biz/mulcahy-law-firm-phoenix

Videos of our Free Classes - https://www.youtube.com/mulcahylawfirm

Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. 

Disclaimer: The intent of our Zoom & Facebook Live First Friday Free Call-In is to provide a forum for board members and community managers to receive answers to HOA/condo legal questions. Please note, the First Friday Free Call-In session is general in nature, and is not intended to and should not be relied upon or construed as a legal opinion or legal advice regarding any specific issue or factual circumstance. You should directly consult with an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation. You are welcome to contact Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. for legal advice; however, contacting us does not necessarily create an attorney-client relationship. As such, please do not share any confidential information in this forum and please do not send any confidential information to Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. until such time as an attorney-client relationship has been established.

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Welcome to Class #7 of our 2026 Virtual HOA/Condo Academy - in partnership with the cities of Avondale, Chandler, Glendale, Goodyear, Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Surprise and Tempe. 

Topic: 2026 Arizona Legislative & Case Law Update: What Every HOA and Condo Board Needs to Know!

This episode includes Questions & Answers related to the class topic.

Video of this class: https://youtu.be/5QxcJv6W8WU

Links and Cheat Sheets mentioned in this episode:

Videos of our Free Classes - https://www.youtube.com/mulcahylawfirm  

Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. 

Disclaimer: The intent of our Zoom & Facebook Live First Friday Free Call-In is to provide a forum for board members and community managers to receive answers to HOA/condo legal questions. Please note, the First Friday Free Call-In session is general in nature, and is not intended to and should not be relied upon or construed as a legal opinion or legal advice regarding any specific issue or factual circumstance. You should directly consult with an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation. You are welcome to contact Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. for legal advice; however, contacting us does not necessarily create an attorney-client relationship. As such, please do not share any confidential information in this forum and please do not send any confidential information to Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. until such time as an attorney-client relationship has been established.

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Welcome to Class #6 of our 2026 Virtual HOA/Condo Academy - in partnership with the cities of Avondale, Chandler, Glendale, Goodyear, Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Surprise and Tempe. 

Topic: Thrive as a Board: Defining Roles, Avoiding Burnout & Hiring Right

Class vide: https://youtu.be/OXoc114YNDs Q&A video: https://youtu.be/ur8X2T1_EKY 

Links and Cheat Sheets mentioned in this class:

Google Review link: https://g.page/r/CUaKxgS42hUKEB0/review  

Yelp Review: www.yelp.com/biz/mulcahy-law-firm-phoenix  

Videos of our Free Classes - https://www.youtube.com/mulcahylawfirm 

Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. 

Disclaimer: The intent of our Zoom & Facebook Live First Friday Free Call-In is to provide a forum for board members and community managers to receive answers to HOA/condo legal questions. Please note, the First Friday Free Call-In session is general in nature, and is not intended to and should not be relied upon or construed as a legal opinion or legal advice regarding any specific issue or factual circumstance. You should directly consult with an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation. You are welcome to contact Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. for legal advice; however, contacting us does not necessarily create an attorney-client relationship. As such, please do not share any confidential information in this forum and please do not send any confidential information to Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. until such time as an attorney-client relationship has been established.

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Welcome to our firm’s Live Virtual First Friday Event for the month of June 2026! 

Before jumping into answering our questions - I want to discuss a HOT topic that we have been addressing the last few weeks and will continue to talk about - new case law that impacts Arizona associations…Today we’re going to start this session with a quick overview of a brand‑new HUD memo on emotional support animals and what it means for Arizona HOAs and condos. We'll briefly cover AZNH Revocable Trust v. Sunland Springs Village Homeowners Association -- Arizona Court of Appeals (April 28, 2026) and the latest 2026 Arizona Legislation.

Links and Cheat Sheets mentioned in this episode:

Arizona Court of Appeals (April 28, 2026) Link to case:  https://law.justia.com/cases/arizona/court-of-appeals-division-one-published/2026/1-ca-cv-25-0424.html

2026 AZ Legislation - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/2026-pending-legislation-summary/

Arizona House Bill 2342 - https://legiscan.com/AZ/text/HB2342/2026

ADRE Homeowner Dispute - https://azre.gov/consumers/homeowners-association-dispute-information

Select a Management Company -  https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/how-to-select-a-management-company/

Cheat Sheet: Committee Basics https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/association-committee-basics/

A.R.S. §33-1808(H) - https://www.azleg.gov/ars/33/01808.htm

Rules for Recording - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/arizonas-open-meeting-law-and-rules-for-recording/

Upcoming Classes and Seminars: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/upcoming-events/ 

Google Review link: https://g.page/r/CUaKxgS42hUKEB0/review 

Yelp Review: www.yelp.com/biz/mulcahy-law-firm-phoenix 

Videos of our Free Classes - https://www.youtube.com/mulcahylawfirm

Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. 

Disclaimer: The intent of our Zoom & Facebook Live First Friday Free Call-In is to provide a forum for board members and community managers to receive answers to HOA/condo legal questions. Please note, the First Friday Free Call-In session is general in nature, and is not intended to and should not be relied upon or construed as a legal opinion or legal advice regarding any specific issue or factual circumstance. You should directly consult with an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation. You are welcome to contact Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. for legal advice; however, contacting us does not necessarily create an attorney-client relationship. As such, please do not share any confidential information in this forum and please do not send any confidential information to Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. until such time as an attorney-client relationship has been established.

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Welcome to Class #5 of our 2026 Virtual HOA/Condo Academy - in partnership with the cities of Avondale, Chandler, Glendale, Goodyear, Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Surprise and Tempe. 

Topic: Secrets of Successful Associations: The Top 10 Things Every HOA/Condo Board Member Must Know

Video of this class: https://youtu.be/sHlxST25oFI and Q&A portion of the class: https://youtu.be/OHDwK761naQ 

Links and Cheat Sheets:

Google Review link: https://g.page/r/CUaKxgS42hUKEB0/review  

Yelp Review: www.yelp.com/biz/mulcahy-law-firm-phoenix  

Videos of our Free Classes - https://www.youtube.com/mulcahylawfirm 

Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. 

Disclaimer: The intent of our Zoom & Facebook Live First Friday Free Call-In is to provide a forum for board members and community managers to receive answers to HOA/condo legal questions. Please note, the First Friday Free Call-In session is general in nature, and is not intended to and should not be relied upon or construed as a legal opinion or legal advice regarding any specific issue or factual circumstance. You should directly consult with an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation. You are welcome to contact Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. for legal advice; however, contacting us does not necessarily create an attorney-client relationship. As such, please do not share any confidential information in this forum and please do not send any confidential information to Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. until such time as an attorney-client relationship has been established.

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Welcome to our firm’s Live Virtual First Friday Event for the month of May 2026! 

New Arizona case law is reshaping how HOA and condominium boards must conduct executive sessions. In this video, we break down the recent Arizona Court of Appeals ruling in AZNH Revocable Trust v. Sunland Springs Village Homeowners Association and explain what every board member, manager, and homeowner needs to know.

What You'll Learn:

If you serve on an Arizona HOA or condo board, this ruling impacts your meeting practices starting now. Make sure your board is compliant and protected.

Links mentioned in this episode:

Immediate Impact:

Annual Meeting Cheat Sheet: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/conduct-successful-annual-meetings/ 

Trustee’s Sale Cheat Sheet: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/trustees-sales-bankruptcy/ 

CAI Online Service Provider Directory: https://www.cai-az.org/onlinedirectory 

Upcoming Classes and Seminars: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/upcoming-events/ 

Dealing with Difficult People: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/dealing-with-difficult-people-harassment/ 

Google Review link: https://g.page/r/CUaKxgS42hUKEB0/review 

Yelp Review: www.yelp.com/biz/mulcahy-law-firm-phoenix 

Videos of our Free Classes - https://www.youtube.com/mulcahylawfirm

Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. 

Disclaimer: The intent of our Zoom & Facebook Live First Friday Free Call-In is to provide a forum for board members and community managers to receive answers to HOA/condo legal questions. Please note, the First Friday Free Call-In session is general in nature, and is not intended to and should not be relied upon or construed as a legal opinion or legal advice regarding any specific issue or factual circumstance. You should directly consult with an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation. You are welcome to contact Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. for legal advice; however, contacting us does not necessarily create an attorney-client relationship. As such, please do not share any confidential information in this forum and please do not send any confidential information to Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. until such time as an attorney-client relationship has been established.

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Welcome to Class #4 of our 2026 Virtual HOA/Condo Academy - in partnership with the cities of Avondale, Chandler, Glendale, Goodyear, Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Surprise and Tempe. 

Topic: Ethics, Accountability & Fraud Prevention for HOA/Condo Boards

In this class, we’ll cover the core principles of board member ethics and fiduciary duty, explore real-world dilemmas, and review how a strong Code of Conduct can prevent conflicts and build trust. Learn practical steps for identifying and addressing unethical behavior, along with proven strategies to protect your association’s funds from fraud and embezzlement. Walk away with clear best practices to promote transparency, accountability, and confidence in your leadership.

Video of this class: https://youtu.be/ni6Xa7ZkOAs  and Q&A portion of this class can be found here: https://youtu.be/VhwYf1CXlxI 

Links and Cheat Sheets in this Class:

A.R.S. § 33-1258. Association financial and other records; applicability - https://www.azleg.gov/ars/33/01258.htm 

Google Review link: https://g.page/r/CUaKxgS42hUKEB0/review 

Yelp Review: www.yelp.com/biz/mulcahy-law-firm-phoenix 

Videos of our Free Classes - https://www.youtube.com/mulcahylawfirm

Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. 

Disclaimer: The intent of our Zoom & Facebook Live First Friday Free Call-In is to provide a forum for board members and community managers to receive answers to HOA/condo legal questions. Please note, the First Friday Free Call-In session is general in nature, and is not intended to and should not be relied upon or construed as a legal opinion or legal advice regarding any specific issue or factual circumstance. You should directly consult with an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation. You are welcome to contact Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. for legal advice; however, contacting us does not necessarily create an attorney-client relationship. As such, please do not share any confidential information in this forum and please do not send any confidential information to Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. until such time as an attorney-client relationship has been established.

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Welcome to our firm’s Live Virtual First Friday Event for the month of April 2026! 

Links and Cheat Sheets mentioned in this episode: 

2026 Legislative Update: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/2026-pending-legislation-summary/

Permanent Lighting in HOAs and Condos: A Bright New Trend or a Compliance Challenge? - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/permanent-lighting-in-hoas/

Create a Successful and Productive Board of Directors - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/you-can-create-a-successful-and-productive-board-of-directors/

Google Review link: https://g.page/r/CUaKxgS42hUKEB0/review 

Yelp Review: www.yelp.com/biz/mulcahy-law-firm-phoenix 

Videos of our Free Classes - https://www.youtube.com/mulcahylawfirm

Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. 

Disclaimer: The intent of our Zoom & Facebook Live First Friday Free Call-In is to provide a forum for board members and community managers to receive answers to HOA/condo legal questions. Please note, the First Friday Free Call-In session is general in nature, and is not intended to and should not be relied upon or construed as a legal opinion or legal advice regarding any specific issue or factual circumstance. You should directly consult with an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation. You are welcome to contact Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. for legal advice; however, contacting us does not necessarily create an attorney-client relationship. As such, please do not share any confidential information in this forum and please do not send any confidential information to Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. until such time as an attorney-client relationship has been established.

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