The As-Is Clause And The Seller’s Disclosures Obligations
The As-Is Clause And The Seller’s Disclosures Obligations By: Christopher J. Charles Provident Law® Many real estate transactions today include an “as-is”…
Square Footage and Real Estate Contracts
LAYING DOWN THE LAW with Christopher J. Charles, Esq. Provident Law® Square Footage and Real Estate Contracts Many real estate brokers say that…
What is a Boundary by Acquiescence Claim?
Real estate disputes can be complex. Understanding your legal rights and responsibilities and the applicable law is key to a positive outcome in your real…
House Bill 2297 Takes Effect in 2025, Aims to Eliminate Vacant Commercial Buildings
House Bill 2297, which addresses the elimination of commercial buildings, is set to take effect in 2025. Those individuals or businesses that own commercial buildings…
Commercial Lease Terminations: What You Need to Know
Commercial lease terminations and resulting consequences can be complicated, and you are likely to have challenges navigating it on your own. Having an experienced commercial…
What is a Non-Disturbance Clause in a Lease?
Before you sign a real estate lease, you should fully understand all the provisions in that lease, as well as the implications of those provisions.…
Rental Tax Ban Set to Go into Effect in 2025
Have you heard about the rental tax ban? In 2023, the Arizona legislature passed a law that abolished rental taxes. This law is set to…
Disputes Over Property Damage in Arizona Real Estate Transactions
One common type of dispute stemming from real estate transactions is a dispute over property damage. Regarding property conditions in a real estate transaction, buyers…
Joint Tenants and Tenants in Common: Similarities and Differences
Tenants in common and joint tenants are two distinctly different ways to hold title to real estate. Although both types of ownership necessarily involve two…
Arizona’s Guest Casita Law and its Impact on Arizona Cities
Many Arizona cities have already acted in recent years to address a lack of affordable housing by passing regulations concerning guest casitas or small homes…
How the National Association of Realtor Settlement Will Affect Real Estate Commission Practices
A court case against the National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently resulted in a $418 million settlement. As part of that settlement, individuals and businesses…
What is the Arizona Real Estate Recovery Fund?
The Arizona Real Estate Recovery Fund (“the Recovery Fund”) is a compensation fund that the state established to benefit any person aggrieved by any act,…