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...]

An Arizona Supreme Court’s ruling in January 2018 upheld a decision affirming the finality of trustee’s sales. Zubia v. Shapiro et al., CV-16-0255-PR (2018). A primary purpose of a deed of trust, instead of a mortgage, is to expedite the lender’s … [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...]

Once again, Arizona courts have required strict compliance with Arizona statutes for real estate compensation: they must be in writing, signed by the parties and set forth the date of expiration. A.R.S. §32-2151.02(A).  In January, the Arizona Court … [Read more...]