by Maureen Laupp | May 4, 2022 | AZREIA Advantage, Newsletter, Zona Law Group
By Mark B. Zinman, Zona Law Group P.C. As investors are looking for a wider range of assets to invest in, it’s common for AZREIA members to purchase manufactured homes or manufactured communities to rent out. For the purpose of this article, we will refer to...
by Maureen Laupp | May 4, 2022 | Fair Housing, Investing, Legally Speaking, Newsletter, Zona Law Group
By Mark B. Zinman, Zona Law Group P.C. Question: I saw your fair housing presentation at the April AZREIA meeting. When dealing with applicants, can I collect a few applicants before I complete a background check and select the best one? Answer: Our advice is that...
by Maureen Laupp | Apr 1, 2022 | Contracts, Legally Speaking, Newsletter, Rentals, Zona Law Group
Q: I am a realtor and an investor. I have 2 rental homes right now, though sometimes I have more and sometimes less. I don’t want to allow pets in my home. Can I prohibit them? A: Like most other things in the rental business, you can put restrictions in your lease,...
by Maureen Laupp | Apr 1, 2022 | Contracts, Legally Speaking, Newsletter, Zona Law Group
As you know, AZREIA members don’t need an attorney to tell them that the market is hot and that prices have been increasing exponentially. Buyers are regularly getting into bidding wars to get homes under contract. There is nothing better for an investor than finding...
by Maureen Laupp | Feb 28, 2022 | Legally Speaking, Zona Law Group
Q: I have a home that is up for rent. Do I have to accept a tenant that uses a Section 8 voucher? They are claiming they are protected by law. A: The short answer is that right now, source of income is not a protected class in Arizona or any municipality in the state...
by Maureen Laupp | Feb 28, 2022 | Newsletter, Zona Law Group
With every legislative session, we keep track of bills that are relevant for our clients. Even when a bill doesn’t get a hearing or get out of committee, it’s important for our industry to be aware of such proposals. What may fail in committee this year, may be the...