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Bryan Eastin

November 4, 2019
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When Neighbors Cross The Line: Injunctions Against Harrassment and Short-Term Rentals

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On May 21, 2019, Governor Ducey signed new provisions regulating short-term rentals.  The new laws aim to curb issues where short-term rentals are perceived as increasing noise and traffic in residential neighborhoods or are operated as “party houses.”   Among other things, these new laws return control to municipalities, require permits for special events (such as weddings or banquets), and mandate that a person be designated for handling complaints.  Due to prompting by Sedona and Paradise Valley officials, other regulations may be in the works as well….

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May 27, 2019
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Explaining how easements work

UNDERSTANDING EASEMENTS

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By: Bryan Eastin, Esq.

The Court of Appeals recently issued an opinion explaining how easements can be extinguished in certain circumstances. Specifically, the Court ruled, as a matter of first impression, that common ownership of adjoining parcels might eradicate an easement even if the title owners are technically different.  Here is why this matters. Read More

February 11, 2019
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Judgment Liens and Homestead Properties

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COURT RULES THAT JUDGMENTS DO NOT ATTACH AS LIENS TO HOMESTEAD PROPERTIES

Most civil cases never reach the trial stage.  Instead, they are settled before trial.  However, in those smaller percentage of cases that proceed all the way to trial, the Court will award to the prevailing party a judgment.  These judgments are typically recorded with the local county recorder’s office so that the judgment can attach as a “judgment-lien” on any non-exempt property owned by the debtor. Read More