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06/17/2026

New Federal Guidance on Emotional Support Animals

HUD has rescinded its prior ESA guidance and will now apply standards more closely aligned with the ADA, requiring proof that an animal is trained to perform tasks related to an individual's disability.

While this is a significant federal change, Arizona law continues to recognize emotional support animals as assistance animals, which may lead to different outcomes under state law. Read article here > https://www.travislawaz.com/?p=486

Questions about ESA requests in your community? Contact Travis Law Firm for guidance.

05/15/2026

Melissa Doolan, Esq. shares her insights in this featured article published on HOAleader.com https://www.hoaleader.com/public/Work-Trucks-Remain-Pain-Point-for-Many-HOAs-Regulating-Their-Appearance-Answer.cfm

As we reported last year, Florida law changed its laws prohibiting HOAs from banning owners from parking a pickup or work truck in their driveway. But that law may not prohibit HOAs from putting aesthetic restrictions on those trucks, like prohibiting tools from being visible in an open bed or ladde...

05/01/2026

Going for the GOLD with TravisLaw at the CAI Arizona Tradeshow!

04/29/2026

📢 New Case Law Alert

Recent case law is impacting how associations handle notice, agendas, and executive session meetings—and it’s something every board and manager should be aware of.

By: Melissa S. Doolan, Esq. The Arizona Court of Appeals issued an opinion that has an immediate and profound impact on the how Boards of planned communities and condominiums conduct business in executive/closed meeting. In AZNH Revocable Trust v. Sunland Springs Village Association, the Court of Ap...

04/27/2026

At Travis Law Firm, we want to recognize and thank the dedicated Board Directors who volunteer their time to serve their communities. Your commitment, leadership, and countless hours behind the scenes do not go unnoticed. Strong communities don’t just happen—they’re built by people like you. We’re grateful for all that you do!

04/02/2026

Fore from Travis Law at the AACM Golf Outing with Mary & Liz from Oasis Community Management!! 🏌️‍♂️

12/22/2025

Wishing you a Merry Christmas 🎄 and a Happy New Year ✨ from all of us at Travis Law Firm!

Holiday Office Closures: Christmas Eve 12/24, Christmas Day 12/25, Friday 12/26, New Years Eve 12/31, and New Years Day 1/1. We look forward to serving you in the new year!

12/18/2025

Melissa Doolan, Esq. shares her insights in this featured article published on HOAleader.com https://www.hoaleader.com/public/8-Ideas-Boost-Your-Condo-HOA-Budget-Some-Legit-Some-Harder-Implement.cfm

An online report claims that condos and HOAs can boost budgets by doing things like renting out amenities, adding vending machines in common areas, and assessing leasing fees for unassigned parking spaces.

11/26/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from Travis Law Firm! As we reflect on this season of gratitude, we are thankful for the community managers, board members, and industry partners who place their trust in us throughout the year. Note: our office will close at 2 pm on Wednesday, November 26 and be closed on Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 29. Normal business hours will resume on Monday, December 1st.

11/24/2025

Melissa Doolan, Esq. shares her insights in this featured article, republished from HOAleader.com.

https://www.hoaleader.com/public/Pickleball-All-Rage-Enraging-for-Some-Condo-HOA-Owners.cfm

Two owners in a Florida HOA community have sued their board for failing to address noise issues from the community’s pickleball courts. They also claim the board’s process for converting HOA property to a pickleball court wasn’t sufficient. One lawyer’s update says this is part of a growing ...