HOA Assessments, Liens and How They Work
Homeowners’ associations, or HOAs, exist in many planned housing developments and communities throughout Arizona. The purpose of HOAs is to develop specific priorities for those…
AZ Cities Enact Short-Term Rental (STR) Ordinances as a Result of New Law
A new state law went into effect last year that allows municipalities to impose restrictions on short-term rentals such as Vrbo and Airbnb. The enactment…
What Does Arizona Law Require a Seller to Disclose in a Real Estate Transaction?
Arizona law requires that a seller of any real estate disclose certain items in a real estate transaction, such as known defects. Failure to disclose…
What is Nonconforming Land Use?
Zoning ordinances and regulations significantly affect property and how property owners can legally use their property, including the approval of nonconforming land use. Local officials…
Community Property and Real Estate in Divorce
Every Arizona divorce proceeding includes a division of property owned by either or both spouses, including real estate. As Arizona is a community property state,…
When You Should File a Lis Pendens Notice
A Lis Pendens Notice can be a powerful tool under Arizona law, but it is a narrow tool available only in limited circumstances. Therefore, before…
The Importance of a Construction Expert Consultant in Your Commercial Real Estate Endeavor
You may want to establish your own commercial property as you build your business. However, when you devote such significant capital to your building project,…
Ultimate Guide to Selling Your House During a Divorce
What You Need to Know If you are going through a divorce, one of the things that you will need to decide is what will…
Co-Owning Property with Others: How to Avoid a Partition Action
Family members, significant others, and business associates often co-own real estate for business or personal reasons. Co-ownership of real estate may arise voluntarily, such as…
What Does a Cloud on a Real Estate Title Mean?
Purchasing real estate can be complex, especially when you encounter an unexpected and unwanted title issue during the transaction, such as a cloud on the…
What Happens if a Seller Didn’t Disclose Something about Real Estate Before I Bought It?
When you purchase real estate, you expect the seller to be upfront with you about its condition. After all, you want to be sure about…
When Is a Quiet Title Action Necessary?
Disputes over the ownership of real estate can arise in various ways. Filing a quiet title action in court may be necessary when parties cannot…