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...
DWID Domestic Water Improvement District
A Domestic Water Improvement District (DWID) is an Arizona non-government entity formed for the purpose of constructing or improving a domestic water delivery system or purchasing an existing domestic water delivery system. A domestic water improvement district may...
Rule 26.1 Disclosure Statement
Rule 26.1 of the Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure requires that the parties to a lawsuit to exchange Initial Disclosure Statements within 30 (thirty) days of the defendant filing an Answer. These disclosure statements are often referred to as "Rule 26.1 Statements" or...
Arizona Well Share Agreements
Shared Water Well Agreements What are your rights to water that comes from a shared well that is not located on your property? For most people, the answer is in their written well share agreement. The first question to be considered is—which state regulating body...
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...
Keeping Shared Well Records
RECORD KEEPING: MAINTAINING YOUR OWN WELL RECORDS What well water records should be kept? Keep records of maintenance, test results, and repairs to help your contractor with future repairs. What Well Records Should be Kept? Copies of the well share...
Normal Wear and Tear
What Counts as Normal Wear and Tear in an Arizona Rental Property? When a tenant moves out of a rental property, landlords are often left wondering: What damages can I legally deduct from the security deposit? The key to answering that question lies in distinguishing...
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...
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