Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C.

Welcome to Class #10 of our 2026 Virtual HOA/Condo Academy - in partnership with the cities of Avondale, Chandler, Glendale, Goodyear, Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Surprise and Tempe. This session will cover budgeting, reserve funding, financial statements, special assessments, and the board's fiduciary responsibilities. You'll learn practical strategies to plan ahead, avoid financial surpri...

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 October 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...

Welcome to Class #9 of our 2026 Virtual HOA/Condo Academy - in partnership with the cities of Avondale, Chandler, Glendale, Goodyear, Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Surprise and Tempe.  My name is Beth Mulcahy and I am the founder and senior partner for the Mulcahy Law Firm in Phoenix, Arizona.  Our firm currently represents more than 1,000 planned communities and condominium associations thro...

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...

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 g...

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...

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....

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 clas...

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 anima...

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/OHDwK761n...

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....

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...

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 Produ...

Welcome to Class #3 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: Tough Conversations & Turnaround Tactics: Dealing with Difficult People, Dysfunctional Boards, and Recalls This session tackles how to handle disruptive personalities—whether it’s a challenging homeo...

Welcome to our firm’s Live Virtual First Friday Event for the month of March 2026!  Links and Cheat Sheets mentioned in this episode:  2026 Pending Legislation Summary: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/2026-pending-legislation-summary/ Protecting Association Funds: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/protecting-association-funds-the-importance-of-using-an-fdic-insured-bank/ HOA Lighting: https://www.mulc...

Welcome to Class #2 of our 2026 Virtual HOA/Condo Academy - in partnership with the cities of Avondale, Chandler, Glendale, Goodyear, Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Surprise and Tempe.  This class will provide your board with practical strategies to plan and run successful annual and regular board meetings, no matter the format (virtual, hybrid, or in-person). Learn how to boost participation,...

My name is Beth Mulcahy, Esq. 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 February 2026! Happy Holidays! 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...

Welcome to Class #1 of our 2026 Virtual HOA/Condo Academy - in partnership with the cities of Avondale, Chandler, Glendale, Goodyear, Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Surprise and Tempe.  This session will spotlight the most pressing trends and opportunities facing HOAs/condos in 2026. From the rise of AI-powered platforms and cybersecurity threats, to the impacts of management company mergers,...

My name is Beth Mulcahy, Esq. 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 January 2026! Happy Holidays!  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...

Today’s Live Virtual First Friday Event is held in combination with Class #12 of the 2025 Virtual HOA/Condo Academy. This is our firm’s final virtual session of this year!  Video of this class is on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7k_NNO_AwSM Links and Cheat Sheets mentioned in this episode: Top 10 Things You Should Know About Association Law - https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/publications/top-10-communit...

Welcome to Class #11 of our 2025 Virtual HOA/Condo Academy - in partnership with the cities of Avondale, Chandler, Glendale, Goodyear, Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Surprise and Tempe.  In this class, we will cover the Top 10 Things You Need to Know About Community Association Law and Secrets of Successful Associations – this boot camp is designed to equip you on how to avoid common pitfalls,...

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 NOVEMBER 2025! 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. This month my...

Welcome to Class #10 of our 2025 Virtual HOA/Condo Academy - in partnership with the cities of Avondale, Chandler, Glendale, Goodyear, Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Surprise and Tempe.  In this class, we will explore whether associations should increase regular assessments annually and by how much. We will also discuss implementing special assessments and managing large capital improvement pr...

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 October 2025! Links and Cheat Sheets in this episode: New ARIZONA LEGISLATION IMPACTING HOAs: https://www.mulcahylawfirm.com/2025-pending-legislation-summary/  Bidding & Contracting Cheat Sheet: https://www.mulcahyl...

Welcome to Class #9 of our 2025 Virtual HOA/Condo Academy - in partnership with the cities of Avondale, Chandler, Glendale, Goodyear, Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Surprise and Tempe. This session will provide an easy-to-understand overview of the new legislation affecting HOA/condo boards. We will address the current insurance challenges facing HOAs/condos and offer practical tips on prevent...