What Are the Different Ways to Hold Title to Real Estate in Arizona?
When multiple parties purchase or otherwise obtain title to real estate, the joint owners can hold title to that real estate in different ways. The…
Common Legal Disputes Involving Construction Agreements
Buying and selling real estate, whether commercial or residential, often involves construction agreements. Particularly in the case of commercial real estate, construction is often necessary…
United States Supreme Court issues landmark decision overturning Roe v. Wade
In Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the United States Supreme Court overturned its 1973 opinion in Roe v. Wade holding that the Constitution protects…
Buying Property “As Is”: What You Need to Know
Most real estate transactions today include an “as is” clause. Real estate that is listed “as is” may not be in perfect condition or may…
Common Contingency Provisions in Real Estate Contracts
Contingency provisions, or “if” clauses, are those conditions in real estate contracts that must come to pass before a sale closes. If the conditions…
Tenants in Common
There are several ways to hold title to real property in Arizona: tenants in common; joint tenancy with right of survivorship; community property with right…
Arizona Supreme Court Weighs in on HOA’s Use of General-Amendment-Power Provisions in CC&Rs to Amend Landowner Restrictions
In Maarten Kalway v. Calabria Ranch HOA LLC, et al., No. CV-20-0152-PR, the Arizona Supreme Court considered whether a homeowners’ association (HOA) could use…
Purchasing Real Estate “As Is” in Arizona
The “as is” clause appears in the purchase of all types of items, including real estate. For example, you often buy a used car “as…
Quiet Title Actions and Real Estate: What You Need to Know
Quiet title actions are not commonly understood. Disputes with neighbors over property ownership and boundary lines are common and frustrating. Many of these disagreements arise…