The housing landscape in Arizona changed fundamentally on January 1st, 2026. With the state’s “Middle Housing” Mandate (HB 2721), larger cities can no longer limit certain single-family lots to just one home. If you are a real estate developer, this shift could open...
As you settle down in your new home, you start familiarizing yourself with the neighborhood. Then, a neighbor drops a comment insinuating your house’s history involving a homicide. You feel betrayed by the seller’s non-disclosure. While it is completely understandable...
A surprise notice from the Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) can threaten your business overnight. This serious issue requires quick action. Prompt steps prevent license suspension and major project delays. Contractors must know how to handle the investigation....
A commercial property can have the right location, the right price and the right building, but still create problems if access is unclear. Buyers may assume they can use the driveway, parking lot, delivery lane or side entrance exactly as shown during a site visit....
A wrongful lien can freeze your commercial property and stall your business. It stops you from selling or getting new loans, which puts your finances and reputation at risk. Arizona law allows you to fight back against these invalid claims. You can remove a wrongful...
Many property owners and developers create edifices first, such as multi-tenant office buildings or strip malls, and then look for tenants to occupy individual units. Others might specifically offer build-to-suit leases. They do not make any improvements to the...
The due diligence process before acquiring commercial property can be relatively complex. Buyers need to ensure that the property meets all of their business needs in addition to performing the usual reviews associated with residential properties, such as title...
Development in the Peoria, Arizona, area may involve erecting new buildings on vacant land. Property owners, developers and investors may aspire to convert unused real property into profit-generating commercial facilities. Others might acquire larger parcels with the...
Litigation related to construction is somewhat common. In some cases, clients take legal action against companies or professionals for failing to fulfill the terms of a contract. Other times, the parties that perform work on a construction project may take legal...
Buying commercial property is an important investment. Business leaders and investors might want to purchase vacant land or an older building that they can then retrofit to meet their needs. In some cases, the best or most affordable properties on the market may not...