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When a piece of real estate is sold, buyers want to be certain that the legal ownership is properly transferred and that they hold valid legal title to the parcel. If a loan was used to finance the purchase, the party who loaned the money wants to be certain that the...
For every legal right there exists a corresponding legal process. Through the process of condemnation, a government pursues its right of eminent domain, or seizure of private property for a public use. The Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution identifies one of the...
The concept of adverse possession isn’t one that comes up much outside of a law school classroom. That is, until you find yourself on the wrong end of an adverse possession claim. Since litigation is something you want to avoid, it’s helpful to have a basic...
If you are a commercial landlord, you may have agreed to enter into a modified gross lease with your tenants. Modified gross leases combine certain aspects of both net leases and gross leases. Modified gross leases must be carefully executed so that each party...
When most people hear about Eminent Domain, they are shocked. The idea that the federal government can come onto your property and claim it as their own is downright disturbing, especially to Arizonans, who are a fiercely independent bunch. And, when you get that...
It can be alarming and troubling when an owner finds out that their property may be subject to a taking by the government. Property owners may wonder what the rules are for a taking. They may also need an understanding of what the public use requirement is all about....
The State of Arizona, many of its agencies and other government bodies have the right to take private land and put it to public use. A common example of traditional eminent domain, which may also be called condemnation, is when the government wishes to build a road...
Commercial property in Arizona is generally used for business purposes and growing profits. Some examples of commercial property include: Office buildings Warehouses Retail stores Hotels Multi-family rentals Healthcare offices The purchase of a commercial property is...
Communities governed by a homeowner’s association have governing documents such as the declaration of covenants, conditions and restrictions, and the HOA rules, regulations, and bylaws. But like the owner’s manual for a car, most of these documents are not read unless...
Phoenix residents who are members of their homeowner association (HOA) board have a duty to make sure residents are adhering to the HOA rules and regulations. HOA’s serve an important purpose. They contribute to a pleasant and orderly neighborhood and sustain home...