By Caitlin McGlade | The Arizona Republic
A Scottsdale man challenged a newly minted law he said would give homeowners associations an advantage over residents — and he won.
The law would have permitted HOA management companies to represent the associations in small-claims court, putting homeowners behind the ball because a company official would have far more courtroom experience than the average homeowner, said George Staropoli, a longtime HOA critic.
The legislation, which was signed by Gov. Jan Brewer in June, contained a half-dozen new rules, some favoring HOAs and some not.
State Rep. Michelle Ugenti, R-Scottsdale, had first brought forth the diverse HOA-related issues in an omnibus bill earlier in the session.
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