Statute of Frauds
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]What is the Statute of Frauds? The Statute of Frauds is a legal doctrine that requires certain types of real estate contracts be in writing to be legally enforceable. Its primary purpose is to prevent fraudulent claims 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...
Buying a House with a Shared Well
When buying an Arizona home with a shared water well, there are certain considerations to keep in mind. Many homebuyers have questions and concerns about shared wells when they've never lived in a house that shares a water well. By definition, a shared well is a water...
Drilling a New Well in Arizona
A well in Arizona can only be drilled after obtaining permission from the Arizona Department of Water Resources. Licensed Well Drillers Water well drilling must be performed by a contractor licensed by the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. Under ARS 45-596, a Notice...
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...
Testing Well Water
To keep your well water clean and well operating at peak performance, regular water testing is a must. Private well owners are solely responsible for the quality of their drinking water. So, it is up to you, how and when to test your water. ...
Eviction Process
A Step-by-Step Guide to Residential Evictions in Arizona Evicting a residential tenant in Arizona involves a multi-step legal process that must be followed carefully to ensure compliance with state law. Below is a clear overview of the key stages landlords must go...
Subordination Agreement in Commercial Leases
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Understanding Subordination Agreements in Commercial Leases A subordination agreement modifies the priority of liens or claims on a property. In the context of commercial leases, a subordination agreement addresses the relationship...
Appeal Arizona Eviction
How to Appeal an Eviction in Arizona Arizona law provides tenants the opportunity to appeal an eviction judgment. Appealing an eviction in Arizona is so expensive, time consuming, and cumbersome that I've never seen a tenant successfully overturn an eviction. Appeals...
Common Landlord Mistakes
Arizona landlords have many different aspects they must manage to be successful. Listed below are a few of the more common mistakes Arizona landlords make and how to avoid them. Failure to Fix Tenant's Requests for Repairs For instance, Arizona landlords must provide...
Recording Shared Well Agreements
A completed well share agreement must recorded with the appropriate Arizona county recorder. Once recorded, a copy of the agreement should be delivered to the Arizona Department of Water Resources. Understanding the importance of recording a well share agreement,...
Atypical Evictions Arizona
Our law firm is frequently contacted by Arizonans looking for help with an "atypical eviction". There are a few keys ingredients that make up an atypical eviction. The first ingredient in an atypical eviction is the actual person we are trying to evict. Often we are...
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