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Kristen L. Rosenbeck
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Kristen L. Rosenbeck, Esq.
 Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C.
3001 E. Camelback Road
Suite 130
Phoenix, Arizona 85016
Tel: (602) 241-1093
Fax: (602) 264-4663 Kristen L. Rosenbeck is a Partner with Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. Kristen graduated from Valparaiso University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biology where she actively supported her school as the Student Body President. Kristen graduated in the top third of her law class receiving her Juris Doctor degree from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Kristen is licensed to practice law in both the State of Wisconsin and the State of Arizona. Kristen's legal practice focuses on the representation of hundreds of residential community associations and office condominium associations throughout the State of Arizona.
You can view her full bio at the firm's website.
Kristen has contributed her expert opinion and experience to the HOAleader.com articles below.
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Shutting Down Frequent, Unruly HOA Guests
September 2011
Maybe one of your residents is dating someone who's so loud that the neighbors are complaining. Or maybe a regular guest consistently parks in owners' approved spots. Or maybe you have a problem like that of an association client of Kristen L. Rosenbeck, a partner at the Mulcahy Law Firm PC in Phoenix. "I represent a high-rise association that's very high end, and, oh my goodness, the parties!" she says. "Guests were throwing up in the elevators and naked swimming. They were all guests of a tenant of one owner, and they weren't just one-time occurrences. They were every weekend!" . . .
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What If Your HOA Can't Pass Necessary Amendments?
June 2011
What happens if you really, truly, positively need to amend your HOA governing documents, but your owners are so apathetic you can't get the supermajority your governing documents require? Can you go to court to get a judge to amend your governing documents? Here, we explain whether that's possible and, if not, what you can do if you're stuck in amendment limbo. . . .
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Conducting HOA Board Meetings via the Web
July 2011
Some associations have begun to broadcast their meetings through webcasts, thus allowing members to participate even if they're not able to personally be present. Here we discuss the trend and offer tips for making sure meetings still follow requirements. . . .
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HOA Violence--Part 2: Common HOA Violence, and Your HOA's Duties
July 2011
HOAs aren't immune to violence, and your board has a duty to prevent it. In part one of this two-part series, we explained how to work with local first responders to minimize the risk of workplace and domestic violence at your HOA. Here, in part two, we discuss more common types of violence at HOAs and offer tips for preventing them from exploding. . . .
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Homeowner Associations and Aging Owners: What HOA Boards Should Know
June 2011
As the population ages, your home owner association will likely face new challenges. What should your HOA board know about maintaining elderly owners' rights and privacy if they begin suffering from dementia, physical incapacitation, or inadequate support while preserving the rights of those owners' neighbors? Here, we provide guidance to help you begin addressing the age-old questions you'll face. . . .
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How and When Should You Bid Out Homeowners Association Work?
May 2011
At most HOAs, bidding out work is an on-the-fly type process. It's not uniform, and sometimes the process works better than at other times. Why does that matter? Because when your bidding process doesn't work well, your HOA is probably losing money. Instead of an unplanned process, your board should have guidelines covering when it will request bids for work and how the bids will be solicited and reviewed. Here, we show you how. . . .
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HOA Management Companies: A Practical Guide for Homeowners Association Boards
In this exclusive HOA management special report, we offer insight and guidance on finding a good HOA manager and determining whether you need an onsite manager, must-have and must-not-have contract language, and tips for responding when your management company isn't doing its job, including guidance on when to cut ties or work toward a better relationship. We also educate going-it-alone boards on best practices for self-managed homeowners associations, and much, much more. . . .
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What's Your HOA's Right to Inspect a Unit for Violations?
April 2011
Do you suspect owners are violating your HOA's no-pet policy? Or your nonsmoking policy? Or your limit on how many people can live in a unit? What if you think a resident is a hoarder and his unit is a safety hazard? All those issues trigger your HOA's right--if such a thing exists--to inspect an owner's unit. Here, our experts weigh in on that touchy subject. . . .
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HOA Insurance: What You Need to Know -- Part 1
April 2011
The cost of insurance can hamstring an HOA. That's why it's important to understand HOA insurance basics so you and your board of directors can intelligently evaluate insurance bids. Here, in part one of a two-part series, we explain how to determine what coverages your HOA must have, how to determine the value of the property you must insure, and extra coverages to consider. . . .
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Four Examples of Smart HOA "Grandfathered" Rules
April 2011
Here, we discuss the pros and cons of creating exceptions for rules, give four examples of when it's smart and not smart to grandfather residents in, and provide tips to ensure the grandfathered rules don't last forever and are enforceable. . . .
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