Posts by Christopher Charles

Christopher Charles

What You Need To Know About Timeshare Right To Cancel And Foreclosure Laws

According to a September 2020 report by the American Resort Development Association, Arizona is home to 48 timeshare resorts representing 4,811 units. Arizona’s Timeshare Owners’…

Arizona Real Estate Disclosure Obligations Shared by Buyers and Sellers

Christopher Charles

Real Estate

One of the most common real estate transaction disputes is a non-disclosure claim regarding the property’s condition. If one of the parties is silent about…

What Happens to Earnest Money When a Real Estate Deal Goes South?

Christopher Charles

Real Estate

In most Arizona real estate purchase contracts, the buyer will require the seller to deposit earnest money – typically with the escrow company – to…

Can My HOA Amend It’s CC&RS To Restrict Short-Term Rentals?

Christopher Charles

Short Term Rentals, Real Estate

A common question that many HOA communities face today is how to treat short-term rentals. The sharing economy has given a boost to Arizona’s economy,…

Special Provisions That Set Commercial Leases Apart

Christopher Charles

Landlord Tenant

Commercial leases typically contain several provisions that are not typically included in standard residential leases. These include: Complex Fee Structure Whereas residential leases generally only…

What You Need to Know About Arizona Timeshare Foreclosure and Right to Cancel Laws

Christopher Charles

Real Estate

According to a September 2020 report by the American Resort Development Association, Arizona is home to 48 timeshare resorts representing 4,811 units. Arizona’s Timeshare Owners’…

What Buyers Should Know About Easements

Christopher Charles

Real Estate

“Easement” is a legal term that means one person has the right to use another person’s property for some limited purpose. This limited use is…

Shared Wells: Good Agreements Make Good Neighbors

Christopher Charles

Real Estate

Shared water wells are the sole source of water for many rural property owners in Arizona. Since Arizona classifies most shared wells as “exempt” wells,…

Short Term Rentals and Property Management

Christopher Charles

Short Term Rentals

With the rising popularity of short-term rentals in Arizona over the last few years, more people are becoming interested in entering the short-term rental market. …

4 Common Problems Real Property Owners Can Avoid at Closing

Christopher Charles

Church & Nonprofit

The process of buying a new home can be both exciting and daunting for most people who are inexperienced in real estate investing. Having your…

10 Terms Landlords Need to Include in Every Rental Agreement

Christopher Charles

Real Estate

If you are new to leasing investment property to tenants, you need to be sure that your rental agreement covers all the bases so you…

Using a Power of Attorney for Arizona Real Estate Transactions

Christopher Charles

Real Estate

A power of attorney (POA) can be used to designate another person to make and/or sign agreements on your behalf. Not all POAs include the…