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Arizona HOA Fines, what the Statute Requires and What You Can Do About It
Arizona HOAs may fine homeowners only after notice and an opportunity to be heard under A.R.S. § 33-1803 and § 33-1242. Many violation notices do not meet the statutory requirements, and an owner who responds to a violation notice appropriately may be able to stop enforcement and fee collection.
Read articleArizona Raised the Bar for HOA Foreclosures. What Changed for Homeowners in 2025 and 2026
Arizona planned community associations may foreclose an assessment lien only after eighteen months or $10,000.00 of delinquency under A.R.S. § 33-1807, and the same standard reaches condominiums under § 33-1256 on September 12, 2026. What a common expense lien covers, what it does not, and why fines cannot be foreclosed.
Read articleCan an Arizona HOA Sue the Builder? Two Supreme Court Decisions Changed the Answer
The Arizona Supreme Court's 2025 decision in Pointe 16 and its July 2026 decision in Gallery Community Association define when a homeowners association can pursue a builder for construction defects. Three options, and why they should not be blended.
Read articleEasement Disputes in Arizona: What Property Owners Need to Know
Whether you are dealing with a neighbor's encroachment, a disputed access easement, or a prescriptive use claim, Arizona law provides specific legal mechanisms to resolve — or defend — the dispute.
Read articleArizona Real Estate Disclosure Laws: What Sellers Must Reveal
Arizona's Seller Property Disclosure Statement (SPDS) requirements are specific and consequential. A failure to disclose a material defect — even inadvertently — can result in significant post-closing liability.
Read articleWhy You Need an Attorney Before Signing a Commercial Real Estate Contract in Arizona
The standard Arizona purchase contract is not neutral. It contains provisions that can cost you significantly if a transaction goes sideways. Here is what to review — and what to negotiate — before you sign.
Read articleQuiet Title Actions in Arizona: A Plain-English Guide
What is a quiet title action, who needs one, and what does the process actually look like in Maricopa County Superior Court? A practical overview for property owners and investors.
Read articleHOA Special Assessments in Arizona: When Can You Fight Back?
Not every HOA special assessment is legally enforceable. Arizona statute and your CC&Rs impose procedural requirements that associations frequently miss — and owners rarely know about.
Read articleWhat to Do When a Real Estate Contract Falls Apart in Arizona
When a buyer walks, a seller defaults, or earnest money is disputed, Arizona law provides specific remedies — but timing and documentation matter enormously. Here's what you need to know before you act.
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