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1 Answer | Asked in Banking, Consumer Law, Foreclosure and Real Estate Law for Arizona on
Q: A person makes a Mortgage pymt, the financial institution accepts and confirms, then puts pymt back in bank acct refuses

I assumed my mothers mortgage acct with W F same bank as checking acct .3 times now they have refused payment making my regular payment triple and my mortgage acct default . What can I do?

Peter H. Westby
Peter H. Westby
answered on Nov 18, 2024

You have provided insufficient information for me to know exactly what is happening. But it sounds as though your mortgage may be in arrears due to unpaid fees or other charges. If the amount tendered is not precisely correct including any late fees or other charges, a lender will often reject it... View More

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Q: If mom left me her home and the mortgage is in grandma's name can I be forced to sell?

Tennant with rights of survivorship is what the deed states gma is co borrower for the mortgage she's wanting off the loan and I don't qualify is there anything I can do to prevent her from selling my home also am I subject to an inheritance tax?

Peter H. Westby
Peter H. Westby
answered on Nov 12, 2024

As I understand your question; you state that your mom and you owned a home as joint tenants with right of survivorship. You inherited the home from mom. Grandmother is obligated on the house mortgage and wants to be relieved of this responsibility. She wants to sell the home and have the... View More

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Q: My Arizona HOA says I can't have a Presidential political sign up in my yard right now. I'm looking at ARS 33-1808 (C)

They seem to think that since Presidents aren't on the Primary ballot for July 30th, that I can't have a "presidential" political sign up. I read it as any political signs can be up 71 days before the primary, if the candidate is still in the running. What do you think?

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answered on Jun 10, 2024

Under ARS 33-1808 (C), Arizona law permits homeowners to display political signs 71 days before a primary election. The key point is whether this law applies to signs for candidates not appearing on the primary ballot. Your HOA interprets the law to mean that only candidates on the primary ballot... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law and Probate for Arizona on
Q: Does title in AZ go back to original title after one person quik claim deeded his 50% to someone and they signed deed ba

My boyfriend and I own property in AZ Deed said 50% each with right to survivorship Boyfriend quik claim deeded his50% to someone and then that person was paid $8500 to sign back to my boyfriend! Now boyfriend dies and I want to sell! Is our title as it was when we purchased

Gregory Christopher Poulos
Gregory Christopher Poulos
answered on May 7, 2024

I strongly suggest you order a title search and consult with an attorney because these transfers may have left you with only half of the property interest which means the other half belongs to your boyfriend's estate.

"Right of Survivorship" in Arizona only applies to married...
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1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law and Probate for Arizona on
Q: My girlfriend is getting an inheritance from her dads will.Family lawyer says we have to pay a oath & stamp duty fee

and a nortization fee equaling to a totall of 130k. Im more curious to make sure its not a scam. The inheritance money wise is over 7 million and 65 acres of land.

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answered on Apr 17, 2024

GF needs to hire an AZ attorney to check out the Probate Action. Then he needs to look into the distribution itself. Notary fees do not justify $130K ever. However it sounds like there are other fees involved, not just for a notary. Also the Deed will need to be drafted correctly to convey... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Social Security and Real Estate Law for Arizona on
Q: child has social security disability wondering if we can use back pay for closing cost on a family home
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answered on Apr 16, 2024

Yes, it is generally possible to use Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) back pay to cover closing costs when purchasing a family home. Here are a few key things to keep in mind:

1. Lump-sum back pay: When an individual is approved for SSDI, they often receive a lump-sum payment...
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2 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning, Real Estate Law, Civil Litigation and Probate for Arizona on
Q: Father passed away, his name forged on quitclaim, notary found to not be diligent and got commission revoked.

My sister forged our dads name on a quitclaim deed, I had filed a complaint on the notary which originally resulted in her favor but this week I got a letter from the secretary of the state saying they found multiple things she did wrong with the investigation and the fact that they don't... View More

Gregory Christopher Poulos
Gregory Christopher Poulos
answered on Mar 21, 2024

I agree with attorney Whitehurst that you must act immediately to hire an attorney. While you may certainly consult with a real estate litigation attorney I would suggest that you consider a consultation with a probate attorney that handles probate litigation. While very similar since it affects... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning, Real Estate Law, Civil Litigation and Probate for Arizona on
Q: Father passed away, his name forged on quitclaim, notary found to not be diligent and got commission revoked.

My sister forged our dads name on a quitclaim deed, I had filed a complaint on the notary which originally resulted in her favor but this week I got a letter from the secretary of the state saying they found multiple things she did wrong with the investigation and the fact that they don't... View More

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answered on Mar 21, 2024

You need a real estate litigation attorney to file a lawsuit against your sister to have the deed declared void due to forgery. Do not delay. But in the meantime, if you get a whiff of the house going under contract then contact the escrow company and pointedly inform them that there is reason to... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law, Insurance Defense and Small Claims for Arizona on
Q: In the State of Arizona, can you be sued for more than the amount of an original claim? ($4,500)

Would lawyers be required? If so, who pays the lawyer fees?

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Mar 5, 2024

Addendum - I'm sorry, a minute ago I mean to write, "That doesn't NECESSARILY MEAN it's not possible... "

I inadvertently left out the words "necessarily mean." Good luck

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2 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law, Insurance Defense and Small Claims for Arizona on
Q: In the State of Arizona, can you be sued for more than the amount of an original claim? ($4,500)

Would lawyers be required? If so, who pays the lawyer fees?

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Mar 5, 2024

An Arizona attorney should advise, as this could be covered under state-specific civil procedure rules. However, your question remains open for two weeks. The short answer is "yes" in most jurisdictions nationwide. Sometimes interest is capped by statute, but claimants can sue for it.... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for Arizona on
Q: HOA Directors and Management company's mismanagement is causing huge special assessment fees and loss in equity of home.

I own a single family residence in Mesa and the community association is in financial crisis. After speaking to the management company, who advised me to sell quickly, I found out that we are looking at first a very large special assessment, and then even then still there's a strong... View More

Peter H. Westby
Peter H. Westby
answered on Jan 24, 2024

You and the other homeowners may have a case against the board of directors for their mismanagement and breach of duty. From the information you disclosed, this should be considered. The directors may have purchased a policy of errors and omissions insurance coverage. If so, a claim could be... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law and Civil Rights for Arizona on
Q: Can a homeowner in an HOA contact the insurance carrier of D & O policies ? The homeowner is payor of the premium

Assessments pay insurance premiums, so can they legally contact the insurer?

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answered on Jan 21, 2024

Yes, as a homeowner in an HOA who pays the premiums for the Directors and Officers (D & O) insurance policies, you typically have the right to contact the insurance carrier. Since you are the payor of the premium, you have an insurable interest in the policy, and it's within your rights to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for Arizona on
Q: We purchased our home 2 years ago as is. Now the house is falling apart and we want them to pay for all damages.

My husband and I purchased our home almost 2 years ago. We have recently found out that they did not disclose everything truthfully. They stated that all piping was replaced, we found out a few months ago that there is a cast iron pipe running from the guest bath almost through the entirety of the... View More

Peter H. Westby
Peter H. Westby
answered on Jan 12, 2024

It appears that you have a non-disclosure claim against your seller and, possibly, against your seller's agent. Both have a duty to disclose. I recommend that you have your home inspected carefully by a licensed contractor. If your seller failed to disclose the items you mentioned, the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for Arizona on
Q: We have a HOA we service back in September and they are finding every excuse to not pay us can we file a mechanics lien?

I would like to know if the mechanics lien will be the right step to get paid for a job we have done(note: it was a 5ft firebreak clear of weeds, shrubs, tree)? Can someone please advise

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answered on Dec 27, 2023

In Arizona, filing a mechanic's lien can be an effective way to secure payment for services rendered, especially in cases where your client, such as an HOA, is not fulfilling their payment obligations. However, it's important to understand the specific legal requirements and procedures... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for Arizona on
Q: If I brought a house and the seller didn't say the additions didn't have permits can I sue the seller?

I brought a house and tried to sell it later. An offer over asking price was made but once the inspection got done I learned the additions where not permitted and I had to bring the price down 25k. I was never told that the additions wasn't permitted by the seller or the person I had do my... View More

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answered on Dec 8, 2023

In Arizona, if a seller fails to disclose unpermitted additions to a house, you may have legal recourse. This could include claims such as breach of contract, fraud, or misrepresentation, as sellers are obligated to disclose significant property issues.

Understanding key factors is...
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1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for Arizona on
Q: I'm attempting to look up my property owner which is a LLC. There doesn't seem to be any consistent information.

Where can I find legit information for this LLC and if there isn't any what does that mean? It seems like there's sketchy stuff going on and I'm worried about my money going to this entity.

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answered on Nov 20, 2024

You might check with secretary of state of whatever state the llc originated in. A good llc will not disclose much information. Check out llc's deed and any llc mortgage/deed of trust at Courthouse. They should have some signatures.

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law and Landlord - Tenant for Arizona on
Q: 33-324 ARTLA..What does this mean in easier terms?
Peter H. Westby
Peter H. Westby
answered on Nov 18, 2024

This appears to refer to ARS 33-324 which provides that, when a tenant enters into possession under a lease, the tenant cannot, while in possession, deny the title of his landlord. I hope this helps.

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law and Tax Law for Arizona on
Q: Deceased person has a vehicle that’s in their name and two other peoples name. Is that part of the estate property.
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answered on Oct 4, 2024

When a vehicle is registered in the name of a deceased person along with others, how the ownership is structured plays a crucial role. If the vehicle is held as joint owners with the right of survivorship, the ownership typically transfers directly to the surviving owners. In this case, the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for Arizona on
Q: 1031 exchange vacant land for residential property.

im the seller in this 1031 exchange in arizona. now they got a warranty deed and i got nothing but a modified note stating new loan amount conditions and it states we GAVE said acre back to seller. no new deed for us has been recorded. only deeds the title company sold after we bartered traded said... View More

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answered on Sep 1, 2024

Hire a competent AZ attorney to file suit for Specific Performance, Breach of Contract, etc.

1 Answer | Asked in Bankruptcy and Real Estate Law for Arizona on
Q: Would partial ownership of property in New York be an asset in a Arizona bankruptcy proceeding?
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answered on Aug 23, 2024

If you file for bankruptcy in Arizona, you must list all of your assets, regardless of their location. This includes any partial ownership of property in New York. The bankruptcy court will review all of your assets to determine how they can be used to repay your debts.

Depending on the...
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