by Clint Dunaway | Jun 22, 2024 | Arizona Water, Well Sharing in Arizona - Blog Posts
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....
by Clint Dunaway | Jun 1, 2024 | Arizona Water, Well Sharing in Arizona - Blog Posts
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...
by Clint Dunaway | Feb 8, 2024 | Arizona Water, Civil Litigation, Well Sharing in Arizona - Blog Posts
It is common for well share agreements to have a provision whereby a lien can be levied under ARS 33-1256 and ARS 33-1257 for unpaid dues. Steps to Recording an Assessment Lien Pre-lien Letter. At least thirty (30) days prior to recording an assessment lien on a...
by Clint Dunaway | Jan 16, 2024 | Arizona Water, Civil Litigation, Well Sharing in Arizona - Blog Posts
In the world of law, there are times when simply awarding money will not resolve a dispute. Sometimes, you need the court to step in and say, “Stop that!” or, less commonly, “Make it happen!” That’s where injunctions come in. An...
by Clint Dunaway | Aug 29, 2023 | Arizona Water
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...
by Clint Dunaway | Jul 10, 2023 | Arizona Water, Well Sharing in Arizona - Blog Posts
Drilling a water well in Arizona is not as simple as calling a driller and picking a spot on your land. Arizona tightly regulates groundwater, and every new well begins with formal permission from the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR). Understanding that...
