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Covenants, conditions and restrictions, or CC&Rs, are commonly put in place by homeowner associations. These CC&Rs state what homeowners can and can’t do on their property or in their home. Homeowners agree to these rules in exchange for living their...

Whether a Phoenix area business owner is starting a new business or moving to a new location, they will most likely have to sign a commercial lease agreement. Many business owners are under the mistaken impression that commercial lease agreements are the same as...

Zoning and land use regulations affect our daily lives.  Location, design and layout of residential neighborhoods, shopping centers, office buildings and industrial plants are all based on zoning codes and regulations adopted by Arizona municipalities and counties. ...

Renting a commercial building to one tenant and the benefit of collecting rent and dealing only with that tenant, was considered an easier way of transacting business. But the lockdowns and rise of telework over the last year increases the possibility that single...

Investing in real property or buying a home can both be great investments. Conducting a good amount of due diligence and careful planning is necessary for buyers and sellers before they buy or sell property. Documenting the transaction is equally important. The days...

The Community Associations Institutes reports that almost 74 million people in the U.S. live in a community association. Moreover, the number of community associations is increasing, growing between approximately 352,000 and 354,000 in the past year. Two popular types...

Commercial real estate transactions are quite different from residential property purchases and sales, as there are many hazardous pitfalls along the way that can put the business owner at financial risk. Whether it is for an expansion of an existing enterprise or the...

It seems like new stores, businesses, restaurants and more are popping up all over in Phoenix. Sometimes these enterprises take over an existing building, meaning that a commercial real estate contract is necessary. It is important that such contracts are clear and...

Many of our readers in Arizona have probably heard the term “eminent domain,” but perhaps only have a general concept of what this legal term refers to. In short, eminent domain allows a governmental entity or utility company to take your property for a public use....

Many disputes can arise between the buyer and seller of a property during the real estate transaction itself and even after the transaction has been finalized. Handling these disputes often requires the assistance of an experienced real estate attorney in your area to...