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By Terrance Thornton | Independent Media
A group of Scottsdale residents are spearheading an effort to evoke legislative change meant to corral the powers of management companies hired by local homeowners associations statewide.
A group of Arizona citizens are gathering at the capitol every month trying to force a conversation on the legal powers and lack of oversight and regulation of HOA management groups throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area.
And, they have a sympathetic ear at the Arizona Legislature.