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 | May 15, 2024 | Arizona Water, Well Sharing in Arizona - Blog Posts
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...
by Clint Dunaway | May 15, 2024 | Arizona Water, Well Sharing in Arizona - Blog Posts
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...
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 | 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...