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answered on Jul 19, 2023

In Arizona, landlords are typically allowed to charge late fees for rent payments that are not made on time as specified in the lease agreement. However, it's important to note that the late fee amount and any additional charges must be reasonable and stated in the lease agreement.... View More

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answered on Jul 18, 2023

When it comes to landlord-tenant relationships, it's important to know your rights. Generally, landlords have the right to request certain information from tenants, but there are limits to what they can ask for.

As far as demanding a copy of the tenant's RV title goes, it's a... View More

An Arizona attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. You are seeking an attorney - it's going to be difficult for law firms here to reach out to you. This is only a Q & A forum, not an attorney referral service. In addition to your own independent searches... View More

An Arizona attorney could answer best, but your question remains open for four weeks. It sounds like you're asking about an attorney who would handle your matter on a contingency basis (you mention payment upon settlement). It's difficult to say whether a firm would handle something like... View More

They can't double dip: If they charge you for a full month, they have to make sure the premises are available to you the entirety of that month.

While all cases are different, the waiver is a standard procedure in Arizona if the parties are in communication. It provides an additional time period beyond the normal Answer deadline for a party to file an answer.

Waiving service saves costs and gives the person answering 60 to respond... View More

A commercial landlord can lock out a tenant without first obtaining a court order. This option is often specifically reserved in many commercial leases. It is also one of the remedies allowed by ARS 33-361.

I recommend that you speak with a real estate attorney in each state in which you plan to invest.

In Arizona your property manager can handle evictions of Arizona tenants. It is not required that the property owner be an Arizona resident.

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answered on Dec 5, 2021

The power of attorney automatically ended when your father passed away. If you have been appointed executor or personal representative or administrator of his estate then, yes, you have the authority to enforce any existing lease, including demanding rent pursuant to the lease. Or you can evict... View More

Dad has two options. He can call the police and see if the police will remove them as trespassers. Or he can evict per the Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act. If he must evict, I recommend that he consult with an attorney familiar with residential evictions.

Yes, it is not uncommon to amortize a loan over 20 or 30 years but provide for a balloon payment after 3-10 years. This allows a buyer to purchase and, if needed, provides time to build equity and improve his or her credit so it may be possible to refinance conventionally when the balloon payment... View More

An Arizona attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for three weeks. I'm sorry for your ordeal and stressful situation. Unfortunately, when it comes to property loss cases, pain and suffering does not generally enter the equation. That is a measure of damages that arises in... View More

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answered on Jul 22, 2020

You should not be using certified mail unless the HOA Rules require it. The HOA has no obligation to be available all the times to sign a receipt to the mailman. Send all checks regular mail or hand deliver them, and when they cash them, you will have a bank record of some type. You knew you... View More

The homeowners' divorce does not impair your rights under the lease and is not, by itself, grounds for lease termination. So long as you pay your rent, you should be allowed to complete your lease term unless your lease contains provisions that would allow the owners to terminate early.

Generally, in landlord/tenant cases, you sue the landlord (or property owner) - not the property management company or property manager. The property manager typically is not the property owner and merely the landlord's agent who at all times is acting on behalf of the landlord. If the... View More

You and your friend remain partners in this home. He may continue to participate in any appreciation in value along with you. You can terminate the partnership by buying him out. You may need to refinance to do this. Or you can sell the home and divide the proceeds in a way fair to both of you.... View More

Are you the owner of this home? Will you have your husband's support? If so, you and your husband can evict your husband's daughter. Governor Ducey has issued an Executive Order placing a temporary stay on residential evictions. If your circumstances are covered by this order, your... View More

I recommend that you consult with a real estate attorney if your landlord makes a claim against you for additional rent. Your landlord must mitigate its damages under Arizona law and the reasonableness of the landlords attempt to re-rent is a fact issue for the judge to decide should a claim be... View More

If your BF has inherited the home and is the owner or if he is the court appointed personal representative of his late mother's estate, he can evict you.