Selling a home is a major decision, but sometimes, the process may not go as expected. Even after an offer is accepted, questions or concerns can come up before the sale is finalized. A seller might have a change of heart, receive another offer or run into an...
Real Estate & Development
What happens when a seller refuses to leave after closing?
Buying a home can be an exciting milestone, often marking the beginning of a new chapter for a buyer and their loved ones. After months of searching, negotiating and preparing for the move, buyers can finally look forward to settling into their new property. However,...
Can you sue years after an Arizona building has been built?
Serious construction defects can remain hidden for years before damage becomes impossible to ignore. By then, homeowners may face expensive repairs, disputes with contractors and uncertainty about who is responsible. In Arizona, discovering a structural problem years...
How can Arizona developers resolve construction liens?
Arizona developers can resolve construction liens by confirming whether the recorded lien is valid and then deciding whether to settle the payment dispute, post a bond or challenge the claim in court. A recorded encumbrance can cloud title, disrupt financing and delay...
What Arizona’s new middle housing mandate means for developers
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...
Can you sue a seller who hides a property’s violent history?
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...
How to respond to an Arizona ROC license complaint
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....
What access rights can affect Arizona commercial property?
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....
How to challenge a wrongful construction lien
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...
Ensuring a build-to-suit lease is profitable, not a money pit
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...
