Eviction Trials in Arizona

What Is the Difference Between an Eviction Hearing and Eviction Trial? Every residential eviction in Arizona requires a hearing but occasionally a case will also be set for trial. An eviction case will be set for trial if a tenant appears at the initial hearing and...

Surface Water Rights

Learn How to Purchase Surface Water Rights in Arizona On June 12, 1919, the Arizona Surface Water Code was enacted.  Now known as the Public Water Code, this law provides that a person must apply for and obtain a permit and certificate to appropriate (use) surface...

Improperly Recorded Documents

In Arizona, there are no real protections that prevent someone from recording fraudulent documents with a county recorder. A person can literally quit claim the Arizona State Capital building to themselves and the county will record it. The recorder’s office does not...