Join us for a legislative update where we'll recap any new laws and statute changes for 2018, followed by Association Records and Emails:  What to keep, and what to toss.  When it comes to Association records, the importance of good record keeping and management cannot be overstated.  Who is handling this task?  Are all of the Board members educated on how to manage official Association communications?  What software system is the management company using?  Come and learn all of the…

Join us for a legislative update where we'll recap any new laws and statute changes for 2018, followed by Association Records and Emails:  What to keep, and what to toss.  When it comes to Association records, the importance of good record keeping and management cannot be overstated.  Who is handling this task?  Are all of the Board members educated on how to manage official Association communications?  What software system is the management company using?  Come and learn all of the…

Join us for lunch to learn more about how water and other property damage can affect your communities. Items we'll discuss include: How to avoid claims being made against the Association How to respond to claims that are made against the Association How the Association should pursue claims for damage to common elements Plus much more! Includes lunch and a Q&A session. Cost: Free, but please RSVP by emailing Teri.Rodrigues@vf-law.com or calling (480) 448-1334.  

Join VF-Law attorney Carrie Thompson at the 31st Annual AZ Trustee Association Annual Convention & Education Seminar as she presents From Bricks to Blocks: Exploring Blockchain and the Tokenization of Real Property Assets. She'll lead a discussion to us help define and refine our understanding of blockchain technology, and about the potential future impact it will have on our industry. We’ll discuss short-term effects to watch out for that may not be that far off, and some long-term “disruption” possibilities…

Join us for lunch and learn more about social media and how it can affect your communities.    If used correctly, social media can be a powerful tool for engaging community members in a homeowners association.  Learn about the best, and the worst HOA practices for using social media including YouTube, Twitter, and especially Facebook and Nextdoor. Includes lunch and a Q&A session!   Cost: Free, but please RSVP by emailing Teri.Rodrigues@vf-law.com or calling (480) 268-9565  

Board Members, VF attorneys are hitting the road to bring educational opportunities closer to your communities! In October, we'll team up with the City of Peoria to bring you Social Media: Friend or Foe? If used correctly, social media can be a powerful tool for Board Members to engage community members in a Homeowner’s Association. Learn about the best, and the worst HOA practices for using social media including YouTube, Twitter, and especially Facebook and Nextdoor. In addition, we will…

Join us this month and learn more about the Fair Housing Act!  We'll discuss the seven protected classes, reasonable and modification accommodations, give examples of what could be considered discrimination under the FHA, and offer suggestions on how to create age restricted communities.  In addition, we'll go over the Americans with Disabilities Act and discuss whether, and how it applies to HOAs.   Includes: Presentation, handouts, Q&A, and refreshments. Cost: Free, but please RSVP by emailing Teri.Rodrigues@vf-law.com or calling (480)…

What Kind of Hole Have I Dug Myself Into?  Tips for Associations When Reviewing Contracts with Vendors and Contractors Every community association will find the need to contract with a third party vendor at some point, and many associations will simply rely on the vendor’s “standard form” contract.  However, vendor form contracts are written with the best interest of the vendor in mind, and often contain terms detrimental to the association. The board has the duty to protect the association’s…