The Dodd-Frank Act and Pre-Possession Agreements
Following the market crash and the Great Recession, Congress enacted the Dodd-Frank Act to effectuate a “sweeping overhaul of the United States financial regulatory system”…
Arizona Benefit Corporations: Fiduciary Duties
Arizona law requires directors and officers of B-Corporations to look out for non-owner stakeholders, in addition to the company’s shareholders. This is an extraordinary fiduciary…
Can Realtors® Use Drones To Photograph Listings?
If drone manufacturers have it their way, drones will soon be as common place as iPhones. Domino’s wants to use drones to deliver pizzas; Amazon…
How to Use Custom Vacation Rental Agreements
Step-by-step instructions on how to use custom vacation rental agreements with VRBO and AirBNB Well drafted rental agreements help prevent disputes and protect the owner’s…
Commercial Court Pilot
You want predictable costs and minimal disruption as you operate your company and the Maricopa County Superior Court has installed a specialized venue.
Vacant Land Not Protected by Anti-Deficiency Statutes
ATTENTION all investors, builders, and anyone planning to build a home: according to the Arizona Court of Appeals’ recent Wild Creek decision and the recently…
How To Quickly Restore Credit Following A Short Sale or Foreclosure
It should be no surprise that a short sale or foreclosure negatively impacts a borrower’s credit score. In fact, in many cases, a borrower with…
How To Minimize Or Eliminate Tax Liability Regarding Mortgage Debt Forgiveness
The general rule is that the forgiveness of debt is a taxable event. 26 U.S.C. § 61(a)(12). Debt forgiveness is included within the taxpayer’s gross…
Legal Alert Regardin FTC Mars Rule and Short Sales
With no sign of short sales going away any time soon and the ongoing need of legal representation to distressed homeowners, Arizona’s legal market is…
Do I Need an Attorney to Help Negotiate My Short Sale?
First, Arizona law regarding distressed properties and anti-deficiency statutes is often misunderstood and misapplied. If not handled correctly, homeowners could face huge liability for a…
Subcontractor Mechanics’ Liens Don’t Apply to Owner-Occupied Residences
The Valley’s real estate market has officially rebounded, and construction is booming again. Because most contractors don’t get paid until the job is complete, Arizona…
How to Increase Your Odds at Mediation
Most litigators won’t tell you this time-tested statistic: each party has a 50% chance of losing at trial. And juries can be unpredictable. Maybe that’s…