by AZREIA Editorial Team | May 31, 2024 | AZREIA, Law, Newsletter, Non-Compete Ban, Phocus Law
By Michael J. “Mick” McGirr, Esq. | Phocus Law On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized a rule banning non-compete clauses in employment contracts. This significant change, to become effective 120 days after the rule is published in the Federal...
by AZREIA Editorial Team | May 1, 2024 | AZREIA, Fair Housing, Law, Newsletter, Zona Law Group
By Mark Zinman | Zona Law April was fair housing month, and in support of fair housing, AZREIA held a panel discussion on the scope of fair housing laws along with their impact on investors and owners. Like fair housing laws themselves, the conversation covered a wide...
by AZREIA Editorial Team | Apr 1, 2024 | AZREIA, Fair Housing, Law, Newsletter, Zona Law Group
By Mark Zinman| Zona Law Fair housing issues have become more prominent in our industry in the past few years. Thankfully, investors and managers are taking this seriously and putting more of a focus on fair housing education and training. Zona Law attorneys are a big...
by AZREIA Editorial Team | Apr 1, 2024 | AZREIA, Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), Law, Newsletter, Phocus Law
By Michael J. “Mick” McGirr, Esq. | Phocus Law Hi All! Back in February, I authored an article here discussing the Corporate Transparency Act and what it means. In this article, which I promise will be short and sweet, I want to provide a quick update so that you know...
by AZREIA Editorial Team | Mar 1, 2024 | AZREIA, Key Legal Terms, Law, Newsletter, Phocus Law
By Michael J. “Mick” McGirr, Esq.| Phocus Law Whether you’re just stepping into the world of real estate investment in Arizona or you’re a seasoned investor seeking a quick refresher, understanding some key legal terms and frameworks is crucial to...
by AZREIA Editorial Team | Feb 1, 2024 | AZREIA, Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), Law, Newsletter, Zona Law Group
By Mark Zinman | Zona Law On Jan. 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) went into effect. This is a new law that was created to address money laundering. It creates reporting obligations for any owner of a business, though there are exceptions. Please note...
by AZREIA Editorial Team | Feb 1, 2024 | AZREIA, Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), Law, Newsletter, Phocus Law
By Michael J. “Mick” McGirr, Esq. | Phocus Law I hope you’re floating along smoothly in the ever-exciting waters of real estate investments. Today, we’re here to bring you some news that’s more transparent than a freshly Windexed window – the...
by AZREIA Editorial Team | Nov 1, 2023 | AZREIA, Evictions, Law, Newsletter, Zona Law Group
By Mark Zinman | Zona Law I have been an AZREIA member for years, and a landlord for just as long. I personally do my own background checks on applicants. I check the justice court website records for any cases that the tenant was involved in, whether criminal or...
by AZREIA Editorial Team | Feb 27, 2023 | AZREIA, Federal, Law, Memorandum, Newsletter, Zona Law Group
By Mark Zinman | Zona Law Prior to the pandemic, the federal government rarely, if ever, delved into landlord-tenant matters. A pandemic, a few different eviction moratoria, and a housing shortage with increasing rents have changed that scenario. Now, landlord-tenant...
by AZREIA Editorial Team | Dec 1, 2022 | AZREIA, Law, Newsletter, Phocus Law
By Michael J. “Mick” McGirr, Esq. | Phocus Law One thing that I’ve realized in my roughly 10 years of practicing law is that businesspeople who know when and how to use attorneys, and who have a good relationship with an attorney or law firm, often love that...