Articles with keyword "Lawsuit"

Purchaser Dwelling Actions and Construction Defect Cases

Arizona has adopted laws that govern and restrict homeowners and homeowner associations from suing their builder/developer. The law puts in place several procedural hurdles that must be cleared before suing a builder or developer in certain cases. This article addresses those procedures. read more

Disclosure Lawsuits: Agent and Broker Liability

Realtors, Brokers and real estate agents have disclosure duties under Arizona law in real estate transactions. These duties are owed to their own clients, as well as other parties to the transaction. This article addresses some basic issues of broker liability for disclosure. read more

When is a Lis Pendens Appropriate?

I often get questions from clients about whether a lis pendens can or should be utilized in their case. A lis pendens is a Latin term meaning "a pending lawsuit" and can be a powerful tool in preserving real estate during a lawsuit. There must first be a lawsuit filed involving real estate in some way. read more