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Want to keep your HOA or high-rise in tip-top shape for current and future residents? Learn how to plan and pay for maintenance and capital improvements.

We have all heard about the harmful effects of smoking and secondhand smoke exposure. Arizona law addresses the dangers of secondhand smoke through its Smoke-Free Arizona Act. The Act prohibits smoking in enclosed public buildings and workplaces, as well as in enclosed, common areas of multifamily buildings. 

We’ve highlighted four common board blunders and included some practical tips for avoiding them. It’s important to identify these potential blunders early to save yourself and your board time and frustration.
 

With several Arizona cities ranking high in WalletHub’s 2016 listing of most pet-friendly cities, it’s likely that your community allows residents to have pets. Still, your homeowners association (HOA) needs to have a clear policy to prevent residents’ furry family members from becoming a community problem. After all, it isn’t really Rover’s fault if issues arise. It’s up to his owners to clean up after him, to ensure that he remains well behaved and to follow the HOA rules.

Great capital improvements lead to better property values. Read on to see the three ways to pay for them and the pros and cons for each.

Are you getting the best returns on your reserve funds? Most Arizona board members aren't sure. Find out six ways to improve your association's reserve fund returns, like creating an HOA investment policy.

How can you become a strong leader on your board and help create positive change in your association? Follow these four steps to improve your leadership skills.

What sets your association apart from other HOAs? Discover what types of support and training can help your manager (and association) excel.

Follow these three proven tips to improve your Arizona HOA board meetings and excel as an association.

So, you want to be on an HOA board? Learn how to put the community's best interest first while overcoming surprising challenges.

As an Arizona community association, how do you address HOA parking violations? Here are five tips to help you manage your policy.

Is your HOA reserving enough funds for the future? Go beyond the basics of reserve funds and learn how to maximize your investments.