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1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for Arizona on
Q: I bought a house and put my ex girlfriends name on it. We broke up, how can I make her move so we can sell the house?

We never married.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 13, 2024

An Arizona attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for over a week. You need to consult with a real estate attorney on this. They would have more insight into this type of matter than a general arbitration/mediation attorney (your chosen category). Not all questions here are... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Land Use & Zoning, Real Estate Law and Contracts for Arizona on
Q: I gave Jamison wells $40,000.00 for land . I moved here and now he wont parcel out the property for me. what do I do

I have signed receipts with witness signatures as well as text messages that he says I paid him for the property. I also have texts where he threatened my property so I got an injunction of harassment against him. As well as him threatening to kick me off of his property. without that parcel... View More

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answered on Jul 1, 2024

Why did you not get a Deed? Now you will have to sue seller for specific performance, and you must have perfect proof that you paid the agreed consideration. But why did you get an injunction without suing for the land? Hire an AZ attorney.

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Q: I have possession of the property of which I have had for the last 5 years and solely paid,i need to sell do i need

Permission from the co owner he has been in prison

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answered on May 7, 2024

All titled owners will need to convey. If the other does not agree, and he can convey from prison, then you might consider hiring an attorney to prosecute a Sale For Partition.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Real Estate Law for Arizona on
Q: Is it lawful for apartment to refuse payment if less than amount owed?
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 1, 2024

An Arizona attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. You could try reposting and adding "Landlord/Tenant" as a category. Some questions here ultimately go unanswered, but the new heading could improve chances for a response. Good luck

1 Answer | Asked in Identity Theft and Real Estate Law for Arizona on
Q: I have a parcel of land, in which I was the owner, seller, and lender, they forged my signature and stolden my land.

All this was done while I was in the hospital with several major surgeries, without my permission or KNOWLEDGE

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answered on Mar 12, 2024

Hire an attorney now to search the title and draft an action for quiet title, reform deed, ejectment, etc. You cannot do this yourself and will lose the land.

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Q: I have recently signed an agreement to sell m property and have now decided not sell due to unforseen circumstances,,,

can i as the seller opt out within 72 hours of signing and having told them i needed to do this is it possible to opt out?

even though my agreement states that the buyer has the option of opting out,,, but does not state that the seller has that same option?

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answered on Mar 5, 2024

Consult with an AZ attorney to read your contract and give you his estimation of the possibilities of suit for specific performance. If you were given earnest money, that might be forfeited only. Agent commissions are often the main liability.

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law and Civil Litigation for Arizona on
Q: my wife is selling our house to her brother. She plans on taking all proceeds. I'll be left outside with bag and tears

my wife and I purchased the home in El Mirage, AZ on 4/2018. mortgage was put in her name because at the time, the mortgage banker said my credit was ' not quite ' where it needed to be. He said, you can refi in a few years, at that time you can be added.. " ...

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answered on Feb 26, 2024

Hire an AZ attorney to file for divorce now, prior to the transfer which should be enjoined. Claim the house is marital property. Hopefully you have grounds.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Estate Planning, Family Law and Real Estate Law for Arizona on
Q: My brother's girlfriend physically produced a quitclaim signature two days before his passing in a hospice facility.

She payed $1,000 to have a notary present and legalize the quitclaim of his house, everything in it and a wishlist of his financial accounts to be used to support her. This was witnessed by my living brother and sister. When they asked what the signatures where for, she said they were just papers... View More

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answered on Dec 17, 2023

Among other considerations, your brother had to knowingly know what he was doing without undue influence. It sounds like there may be issues with this transfer. You may want to consult with an experienced probate litigation attorney.

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law and Identity Theft for Arizona on
Q: I'm being evicted after a false deed was recorded by someone I don't know.

I was told I'm gonna be evicted in two days because. Someone filed a false deed at the recorders office. for my properly. Do I have to get out?and just walk away from my home I have 2 kids and 7 animals I can't just leave my home I don't know what to do

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answered on Nov 27, 2023

Hire an AZ attorney immediately to search the title and file an Ejectment and Quiet Title Action. If the thief sues for possession, you must defend your title in Court.

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning, Foreclosure, Real Estate Law and Probate for Arizona on
Q: Quiet title.

My wife is one of four sisters on a family trust. We bought property from her parents through the trust. We paid on it for 5years. I started college in 2008. Her parents had us over for dinner and told us they didn't want us to make anymore payments while I was in college. Then 3years later... View More

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answered on Oct 11, 2023

Partition Sale is probably the only remedy here. Asking for contribution will most likely be denied.

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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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.

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