What Nonprofits Should Consider When Granting Naming Rights
Granting naming rights to buildings and programs can be a double-edged sword for nonprofits if the proper legal protections are not in place to mitigate…
Special Provisions That Set Commercial Leases Apart
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…
How the Withdrawal of the Independent Contractor Rule Could Affect Churches
Recently, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced proposals to withdraw the Independent Contractor Final Rule, stating that the rule would “significantly weaken protections afforded…
What You Need to Know About Arizona Timeshare Foreclosure and Right to Cancel 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’…
Guidance on Abuse Prevention And Protection Policies for Churches
Like any organization, churches need policies and procedures for handling misconduct by their leaders, employees, and volunteers. Failing to do so can leave a church…
Vacation Rentals & The 31-Day Rental Representative
The Valley of the Sun and Tucson are increasingly attractive to snow birds who fall in love with our fall and winter weather. Around the…
5 Ways Church Leaders Can Maintain Financial Integrity
Church leaders encounter many demands in carrying out their daily duties, so paying careful attention to factors that may compromise a church’s financial integrity can…
Do Brokers Risk Forfeiting Commissions for Neglecting to Review Listing Agreements?
Designated brokers in Arizona are exceedingly busy these days in the frenzied real estate market. Pulled in many different directions throughout their day, it may…
What Buyers Should Know About Easements
“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…
The Governance Policies Every Nonprofit Should Have
Every nonprofit needs to adopt governance policies and procedures to ensure that its leaders, employees, and volunteers have a clear plan for handling important parts…
Shared Wells: Good Agreements Make Good Neighbors
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,…
Can a Nonprofit Board Member Make a Loan to the Organization?
It is not unusual – or illegal – for nonprofit board members to make a loan to their organizations for any number of reasons. Board…