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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts, Real Estate Law and Workers' Compensation for Arizona on
Q: I have some really insane thoughts right now due to to my only moderately maintained BP disorder. I would love to discus

I currently want to fight the entire tech industry because my rights to my privacy and my data and my sovereignty is being impeached every day and I have receipts and I'm ready to stand up in front of a judge and preach my case. I'd love to write it out to you.

Joel Friedman
Joel Friedman
answered on Oct 5, 2023

This question came into the workers' compensation category. It does not appear to related to a work injury and you should limit your inquiry to employment law.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Real Estate Law and Construction Law for Arizona on
Q: What recourse do I have with sub-contractors who require a deposit but do not perform in a timely manner?

I am building a single family residence. Currently I have an engineer who took a deposit but is not performing, or responding. Small claims court the only choice? What about other contractors down the road? Maybe need a contract to cover myself.

Peter H. Westby
Peter H. Westby
answered on Oct 3, 2023

This is a complicated matter. There are many things you need to do to protect yourself. Using a good contract with the general contractor is a first step. If you are acting as the general contractor, having good contracts with the contractors you hire is important. As for the engineer you... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Family Law, Real Estate Law and Child Custody for Arizona on
Q: I found a bag that has remnants of what could be crystal meth in my bathroom trash, its my kid's dad. What can I do?

We live in AZ. He lies a lot. We have a mortgage together. What can I do legally to find out and if it is, get him out of home and away from kids?

Stephen M Vincent
Stephen M Vincent
answered on Oct 2, 2023

You probably need to get it tested. Then once you find out it is meth, you need to ask him to submit to a drug test. If it's positive, you could use that as a reason to get temporary emergency custody (i.e., legal decision-making and parenting time) over the children.

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3 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law for Arizona on
Q: i need help with adverse possession laws

adverse possession is civil matter not criminal? i did an adverse possession and the owner came back after it being abandoned for 5 years and put criminal trespass charges he also filed false landlord tenant eviction paper but never served us so we had no notice to leave then sent the sheriff in... View More

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answered on Sep 8, 2023

Adverse Possession is a civil transfer of land title. However it appears you were not there long enough to make a claim apparently without color of title. There may be a SOL that was busted when they sued you for possession. You will have to hire a AZ attorney to advise you and represent you.... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Land Use & Zoning, Real Estate Law and Tax Law for Arizona on
Q: If you have buried your love one in your yard do you have rights to claim your property as a cemitary?

I have heard that you have additional rights to property protections (such as not having to pay property tax and your property, etc) if your loved ones are part of your property.

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Aug 25, 2023

In most states—possibly all—property used EXCLUSIVELY for the burial of human remains is exempt from taxation. There is also automatically a public access easement so anyone can visit the site.

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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Real Estate Law and Landlord - Tenant for Arizona on
Q: file a small claims against Greystar LLC, they have a Phoenix office where I live, but headquarters is in SC

Also would you send the demand letter to SC or Phoenix office ?

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answered on Aug 15, 2023

You can send a demand letter to both offices. But if you file suit, you must serve the Registered Agent. Get more information about the LLC first.

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for Arizona on
Q: Where's property line on river property in Arizona?

My neighbor says his property line extends to the other side of the Verde river and I have no access to the island in the middle. Does he own what's in the middle of the river?

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answered on Jun 5, 2023

That is a Boundary Dispute. Hire a competent AZ attorney to search both titles, then research water boundary law in AZ. You may have to file suit to have the Boundary declared.

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for Arizona on
Q: How is it legal for a neighbor to tear my fence down between parties and CLAIM 10 feet of my property as theirs ? i

no recorded easement and I pay taxes on the ten feet.

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answered on May 22, 2023

That is a Boundary Line Dispute. You must hire an attorney to search both titles, get a surveyor witness and file suit or you will acquiesce to the new fence as your boundary. The taxes help but are not absolutely determinative.

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for Arizona on
Q: Az property valuation affidavit. price of ac $18,000 if means of financing is marked barter or exchange what next

98 promissory note signed for two acres.

2001 mother sold one acre back to owner who financed us. $41000 both acres 2001 modification to promissory note states new loan amount 25000 also note states we returned one acre releasing it back. I never signed anything agreeing to this agreement... View More

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answered on May 15, 2023

You are going to have to hire an AZ attorney that does real property litigation, not a title co. The Title needs to be searched, and if possible the original instruments need to be examined. Despite your disputes, the Notes and taxes must be kept current during litigation. Otherwise the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning and Real Estate Law for Arizona on
Q: How should I title a house so that my share can go to my beneficiaries on my death?

My husband and I own three homes in Arizona as CPWROS. He has agreed that my share on two homes can go to my beneficiaries if I pre-decease him. I would file a beneficiary deed to accomplish this. I am sure the titles need to be changed from CPWROS. What is the best way to title the property so... View More

David Gerszewski
David Gerszewski
answered on Apr 24, 2023

Your question is not as straightforward as you would think. It will depend how the houses are acquired as well. I would recommend you work with an estate planning attorney to design a strategy to accomplish your goals. A beneficiary deed will not necessarily accomplish it.

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning, Real Estate Law and Probate for Arizona on
Q: Deed has both deceased parents name. Mothers will gives house as living estate to two children. Which proceeds?

Father passed in 2014. Mother passed in 2022.

Marcus N. Seiter
Marcus N. Seiter
answered on Apr 6, 2023

Assuming AZ house was owned JTWROS between parents, then when dad passed in 2014, the house effectively belonged solely to mother (even though nothing was recorded to reflect that). Then in 2022, the house became part of mother's probate estate. The Will giving the life estate probably governs... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Real Estate Law for Arizona on
Q: Contract reads: “No variance or modification hereof shall be valid or enforceable accept by supplemental agreement…

In writing , executed & approved in the same manner as this agreement”. They changed pricing several times without supplemental agreement. Wouldn’t updated pricing be invalid? Contract wasn’t voted on by HOA Board like original one because HOA Pres. said it auto renewed. But they changed... View More

Jacob Rheaume
Jacob Rheaume
answered on Mar 13, 2023

This sounds like your speaking about your condominium bylaws or declaration. To know whether the pricing change is a violation of the original agreement or permissible, we'd need to know whether the pricing is: (a) a fixed number, or (b) a formula.

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1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for Arizona on
Q: Board told all the owners I have caused the HOA to pay $10,000 in attorney fees. It’s a lie

We petitioned to remove Pres., Mang Agent & Pres. spent almost $3,000 for attorney to handle the meeting and said it’s because of me. I haven’t hired an attorney for anything to make them. What can I do to let owners know it’s not true? Owners are angry with me, we have less than... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Mar 11, 2023

If the attorney invoices aren’t subject to a protective order or confidentiality agreement, send copies to all of the homeowners in the HOA so they know the truth.

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for Arizona on
Q: Please read the following CCR's and tell me who is responsible for damages if a pipe breaks inside the walls of a condo

HOA/CONDO or condo unit owner?

3.07 Maintenance By Owners. Each Owner shall furnish and be responsible for, at his own expense, all of the maintenance, repairs, and replacements within his own Condominium Unit. Such obligation shall include: . . . (c) the maintenance of, in an open and... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Feb 7, 2023

If it is a pipe that provides water to an individual condo unit, the owner of that unit is responsible under that language.

I agree unobstructed would mean that the owner may not allow a pipe to remain clogged.

1 Answer | Asked in Bankruptcy and Real Estate Law for Arizona on
Q: Is it considered abandonment if I move out of my house while in the process of selling?

My friend and I purchased a home together. We are co-owners. We are both on the title and mortgage. We're not married, but we were together for some time after buying the house. We're no longer friends, and are in the process of selling the house. I filed Ch.7 bankruptcy last year and the... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jan 28, 2023

No. They cannot. Get all your payment records together.

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law, Bankruptcy, Civil Litigation and Collections for Arizona on
Q: When is it a good time to record a lis pendens on a property?

I recently filed a complaint in Superior Court against 4 defendants due to a fraudulent transfer of a property. Is it proper to record a lis pendens just after filing the complaint or is it best to wait until you receive an answer? I ask because I don't want to be civilly liable by clouding... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jan 23, 2023

File it now.

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for Arizona on
Q: Paid off mortgage but mortgage company sent the deed clearance to the county recorders in both my name and ex husband.

never got answers so deleted it

Stephen M Vincent
Stephen M Vincent
answered on Jan 24, 2023

I'm presuming the house was awarded to you in the Divorce Decree. If so, ask your ex-husband to sign a Quit Claim Deed to you to clear title. If he refuses, you can file to enforce the order.

1 Answer | Asked in Bankruptcy and Real Estate Law for Arizona on
Q: I filed Ch.7 bankruptcy. Can my co-owner legally come after me for not paying the mortgage?

I filed Ch.7 bankruptcy in June 2022. I was able to keep my house. I was told I'm not liable for the mortgage/loan, but the bank can foreclose if it's not paid. I share the home with a co-owner. I want to know if I don't pay any of the mortgage, can the co-owner legally come after me... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jan 18, 2023

No one can take any action while the automatic stay is in place. Your co-owner should have been listed in the bankruptcy as a potential creditor which would preclude him from coming after you for the money although he may be within his rights to ask that it be sold.

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law and Probate for Arizona on
Q: From Glendale AZ. Quit Claim a home to a non-family member.

From Glendale AZ. My son passed, single, with no will, and no children but a live-in girlfriend. All his belongings, including the home, go to his father and me. He made a dying declaration that he wanted the house to go to his girlfriend. We would like to honor that wish. It is my... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Dec 26, 2022

A quit claim deed passes title to property to the grantee of the deed. There is no “loan” required. Title passes subject to all existing liens, assessments, and encumbrances.

If your son is the borrower on a loan which is secured by a mortgage or deed of trust giving his creditor a...
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1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for Arizona on
Q: After a mortgage servicer sells an account, are they required to file a release with the county your home is in?

So the new mortgage servicer can file a deed of trust with the county? Because if I want to sell the home the title company will think the old servicer is who gets paid?

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answered on Dec 7, 2022

That would be an assignment not a release. The noteholder is the one to get paid and who gives a release when paid off, which may not be who is servicing the Deed of Trust. Hire an AZ attorney to represent you because you are about to make very serious mistakes.

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