Arizona §33-1803

Assessment limitations; penalty fees; applicability

Statute:
Arizona §33-1803 · Title 33-16 (Title 33 Ch. 16 — Planned Communities Act)
Topic:
Assessments & Finance · Assessment limits
Applies to:
HOA associations

Caps assessment penalty fees and late fees. Caps interest on delinquencies. Limits the association's recoverable attorney fees in collection actions. Major homeowner protection.

assessment; penalty; late fee; 20 percent; attorney fee cap; interest cap

📄 Read the official text at azleg.gov →

How SoShiny helps with Assessment limitations; penalty fees; applicability

SoShiny calculates per-unit assessments automatically from ownership percentages and tracks payment status against every levy. The unit-level ledger is the audit trail your CPA, attorney, and the board need when an owner disputes a charge.

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Frequently asked

What does Arizona §33-1803 require?
Caps assessment penalty fees and late fees. Caps interest on delinquencies. Limits the association's recoverable attorney fees in collection actions.
Who does Arizona §33-1803 apply to?
Arizona §33-1803 applies to HOA associations in Arizona.
What happens if our planned community doesn't comply with §33-1803?
Non-compliance with ARS Title 33 can expose the association and individual directors to civil suit. Arizona HOA and condominium disputes go through OAH (Office of Administrative Hearings) under ARS §32-2199 for certain claims, or to civil court otherwise. SoShiny's audit trail and documented workflows are designed to demonstrate good-faith compliance.
Where can I read the official text of Arizona §33-1803?
The official text is published by the Arizona Legislature at azleg.gov. The summary on this page is for plain-English reference only and is not legal advice.
How does SoShiny help with Assessment limitations; penalty fees; applicability?
SoShiny calculates per-unit assessments automatically from ownership percentages and tracks payment status against every levy. The unit-level ledger is the audit trail your CPA, attorney, and the board need when an owner disputes a charge. Learn more →

Not legal advice. This page is a plain-English summary of Arizona §33-1803 prepared by SoShiny for board members and managers. For binding legal advice or interpretation, consult a Arizona-licensed attorney. For the official statutory text, see the link above.

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