Rule 16 of Civ. Pro- Meet and Confer
Rule 16 of the Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure plays an important role in the pre-trial phase of a case. It is to help streamline proceedings and to "discourage wasteful, expensive, and duplicative pretrial activities." What is Rule 16 of Civil Procedure? Rule 16 of...
Partitioning Real Estate
Forcing the Partition of Real Property in Arizona — A.R.S. § 12-1211 Explained Co-owning real estate can be rewarding when everyone agrees on how to use or sell the property. But when disagreements arise — whether between family members, business partners, or...
How To Cancel a Share Well Agreement
Is it Possible to Cancel a Shared Well Agreement in Arizona? We are frequently asked how to cancel an Arizona Well Share Agreement. In order to understand how to cancel a well share agreement, it's best to understand how they are created. How a Well Share Agreement...
FAQ Shared Well Agreements
Assessor Parcel Number (APN)- How to Find An Assessor Parcel Number (APN) is a unique number assigned to each parcel of land by a county tax assessor. The APN is based on formatting codes depending on the home's location. The local government uses APNs to identify and...
Certificate of Convenience and Necessity
Certificates of Convenience and Necessity (CC&Ns) in Arizona are regulatory tools used primarily in the utility sector, particularly for water, wastewater, and electric services. They are granted by the Arizona Corporation Commission and serve several purposes,...
Certificate of Assured Water Supply
Certificate of Assured Water Supply (CAWS) is a crucial component to Arizona's water management strategy. Designed to ensure sustainable water use, the CAWS guarantees that new developments in Active Management Areas (AMAs) have a 100-year assured water supply. What...
Maintaining a Shared Well
Managing a shared well in Arizona comes with significant responsibilities. Ensuring a safe and sustainable water supply requires regular testing, proper maintenance, and an understanding of local groundwater conditions. Arizona’s groundwater resources are under...
Well Registry Number
The Arizona Groundwater Management Act of 1980, mandated that all property owners register their wells with the Arizona Department of Water Resources ("ADWR"). The Act also requires all well owners to maintain accurate ownership information with the ADWR. Frequently...
Benefits of Shared Well Agreements
A well-drafted shared well agreement is not one-size-fits-all—it must be carefully tailored to the unique circumstances of each property and group of homeowners. By clearly outlining the rights, responsibilities, and limitations of each party, a customized agreement...
Exempt Wells v. Non-Exempt Wells
Residential water wells in Arizona are classified into two categories: non-exempt and exempt wells. Most residential water wells in Arizona are "exempt", because they are exempt from the regulations and permitting requirements required for "non-exempt" wells....
Glossary Well Share Agreements
100-year Assured Water Supply. Water of sufficient quantity and quality is available to sustain a proposed development for 100 years and will be consistent with the management goal and management plan of the active management area. Acre-foot. The volume...
Motion for Summary Judgment
What is a Motion for Summary Judgment? In civil lawsuits, a Motion for Summary Judgment is a formal request to a judge asserting that a trial is unnecessary. It argues that the facts are undisputed, meaning both sides agree on what happened, and that based on those...
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