In the recent case of Ruffino v Lokosky, No. 1 CA-CV 17-0353 (July 12, 2018), the Arizona Court of Appeals set aside a default judgment on the grounds that the Defendant, Lokosky, had not been given proper notice of the lawsuit.  Ruffino, the … [Read more...]

For the most part, age discrimination in real estate matters if prohibited. An exemption in the Fair Housing Act of 1968, however, allows for 55-and-older age restrictions for retirement communities. To qualify for the exemption at least 80% of the … [Read more...]

This summer, at meetings in Phoenix and Tucson, the Arizona Department of Housing (“ADOH”) sought public input regarding its proposed Eviction Prevention Program.  The Program is designed to combat the rising number of evictions occurring throughout … [Read more...]

In the case of Bocchino v. Fountain Shadows (No. 1 CA-CV 16-0710, March 3, 2018) the Arizona Court of Appeals ruled that Fountain Shadows Homeowners Association (the “Association”) had to return $3,887.28 it had assessed directly against former … [Read more...]

The highly-publicized, recent New York case involving the eviction of 30-year-old Michael Rotondo by his parents made Mr. Rotondo a viral sensation and a graphic illustration of an increasing trend across the country – adult children who overstay … [Read more...]