Purchasing a home in a homeowner's association (HOA) community in Arizona is often a smart move. An HOA helps establish specific standards for the community. The association will help protect all of the property owners from the bad behavior of a few people. The...
Month: December 2021
Is your HOA unfairly blocking reform by not having open meetings?
On Behalf of The Bainbridge Law Firm, L.L.C. | Apr 27, 2021 | HOA Law
Your home is one of your biggest and most valuable possessions, so you want to protect it and its value. Homeowner associations (HOAs) can help preserve the characteristics of a neighborhood that make it desirable and thereby protect the value of the homes within the...
When a contractor’s time or cost estimates are wildly off
On Behalf of The Bainbridge Law Firm, L.L.C. | Mar 3, 2021 | Construction Law
When you need to do work on your home, it can be hard to know what steps to take. Finding the right contractor is hard, and some people just hire the first person they find online or someone recommended by an acquaintance. Other people will talk to a few companies or...
Standing up for your rights in a Homeowner Association dispute
On Behalf of The Bainbridge Law Firm, L.L.C. | Dec 29, 2020 | HOA Law
Homeowner Associations (HOAs) have the power to control how a neighborhood looks to a certain extent. They are able to regulate the external appearance of homes and gardens under the premise that the external appearance of one home could affect the value of all other...
What can homeowners do when construction companies fail them?
On Behalf of The Bainbridge Law Firm, L.L.C. | Oct 30, 2020 | Construction Law
Everyone involved in a remodel or home building project generally has to take on a little bit of risk. The company that you hire to do the construction or remodel work will usually need to do all of the work before they receive full payment. The homeowner will...
Your homeowner association and making changes to your property
On Behalf of The Bainbridge Law Firm, L.L.C. | Aug 28, 2020 | HOA Law
If you have a homeowner association (HOA), it’s critical that you familiarize yourself with the applicable bylaws. For example, if you want to make alterations to your property, it’s likely that you first have to get permission from the HOA board. Imagine a situation...