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Penny L. Koepke, Esq.

Ekmark & Ekmark LLC
6720 N. Scottsdale Road
Suite 261
Scottsdale, AZ 85253
Tel: (480) 922-9292

Penny has been a featured lecturer at seminars focusing on community association issues, teaching both for CAI and NLI. She graduated summa cum laude from Arizona State University and received her J.D. at Pepperdine University School of Law where she graduated 8th in her class of 248.

You can view her full bio on the firm's website.

Penny has contributed his expert opinion and experience to the HOAleader.com articles below.

HOA Leadership Roles and Duties: A Guide to the Positions of President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Board Member in Condo and Homeowners Associations
We're hearing from a growing number of association members who want more detail about their responsibilities--or who want an easy way to educate their newly elected fellow board members about what, exactly, board members do. What's the president supposed to do? How about the vice president, secretary, and treasurer? . . . keep reading

Eyesores in Your HOA: Know Your Rights Before Cleaning Owners' Property
December 4, 2009
Does your condo or homeowner association have the right to "self help"? That is, can you march onto an owner's property to clean up an eyesore the owner has repeatedly refused to address? . . . keep reading

HOA Maintenance: Know Your Options When Owners Won't Maintain
December 2009
One of the owners in your HOA has overgrown grass, along with junk in the yard. You've fined him, but he still does nothing to clean his eyesore of a property. What are your homeowners association's options? Do your governing documents allow you to enter the property and do maintenance? If so, what must you know before you avail yourself of that authority? Here are your answers. . . . keep reading

HOA Board Member Orientation: Help New Board Members Hit the Ground Running
June 2009
Here's what to cover in your new-board member orientation. . . . keep reading

HOA Fees: Can Your Association Raise Money By Adding Fees?
May 2009
When governments run short on cash, they get creative. Rather than face the wrath of the citizens by overtly raising taxes, they add a fee here and assess a fine there. Can your association take the same approach to raising cash by adopting fees that will fill your association's coffers? Here, we discuss the pros and cons of a fee-based revenue plan. . . . keep reading

Delinquent Owners: Steps to Take Before Naming Names
March 6, 2009
Unhappily, in the current economy homeowners continue to fall behind on payments to HOAs at alarming rates. This week's tip is about what to consider if your HOA plans to start publicizing the names of owners who are delinquent. . . . keep reading

Publishing Delinquent Owners' Names: Shame on You?
March 2009
If your HOA board embarrasses deadbeats in your homeowners association by publicly disclosing their delinquencies, they'll come to you with their tail between their legs and a check to cover all their overdue amounts. At least, that's the thinking of some HOA board members. . . . keep reading

HOA Governance: Should Your Senior Community Let "Youngsters" In?
January 2009
A growing number of senior communities across the U.S. have become concerned about an increase in vacant units and are considering scrapping their age restrictions to allow nonsenior buyers to purchase units in their communities. Here's what you need to know about the idea. . . . keep reading

HOAs and Parking: How to Curb Parking Disputes in Your Homeowners Association
January 2009
Parking problems in HOAs can be difficult to avoid and tricky to resolve. We'll look at some of the most common parking problems, along with suggestions for overcoming them. . . . keep reading

HOA Governance: 4 Tips to Get Top Service from Your Management Company
September 2008
The better the relationship between a homeowners association and its management company, the happier everybody will be. Easier said than done, you say? Here are tips for making those words ring true at your HOA. . . . keep reading

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