Q: I just bought a property at a traditional sale and the owner is refusing to leave. Are they protected by the CDC Order? A: Provided that you never entered into a lease with the former owner and they were supposed to transfer possession to you at close of escrow, then they are not protected [...]
Q: My tenant is on a month-to-month tenancy and has unauthorized occupants in the property. What is the best means for me to address the issue? A: If you had just asked about the unauthorized occupants, then the answer would be to serve the residents with a 10-day noncompliance notice. The resident would have 10-days [...]
by Zona Law Group Q: My lease provides that I have to give my tenant 48 hours notice before entering. I am trying to show the property to potential tenants and even potential buyers, as the lease is expiring in a month. I have tried to work with the tenants but they are telling me [...]
From Zona Law Group Q: I read your article last month about Governor Ducey’s Executive Order. I have a tenant who I haven’t heard from and who hasn’t paid the rent. Is it worth doing anything? A: Assuming you are not governed by the C.A.R.E.S. Act (see other article in newsletter), then you should proceed [...]
Q: I have a tenant with poor credit that wants to pre-pay an entire year of rent. I think that is illegal in some states. Can I do that in Arizona? A: Yes, you can accept pre-paid rent from an applicant if they offer it. A.R.S. 33-1321 says that you can only demand a security [...]
Q: At a foreclosure, I bought the second lien position and got a trustee’s deed. Unfortunately, I know there is a first and the owner is saying that I can’t get possession because he is current on the first. What can I do? A: The FORMER owner is wrong. If you bought a home at [...]