October NEWSLETTER

Is It Too Late To Sue the Seller?

By: Ryan W. McDowell Esq,

Maricopa County is America’s fastest-growing county. So it is no surprise that real estate litigation filings in Maricopa County Superior Court increase each year at an increasing rate.2 It may surprise most readers, however, to learn that approximately 77% of real estate lawsuits filed in Arizona this year involve (often primarily) disclosure issues.3 In other words, the growing trend in Arizona real estate litigation is buyers suing sellers over information not disclosed or misrepresented regarding the purchase of real property.

In many situations, after discovering an undisclosed defect, property owners ask whether it is too late to sue their prior owner? Like many legal questions, the answer depends on the circumstances.

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Spousal Maintenance in Arizona: How Much and How Long?

By: James P. Mueller Esq,

Spousal maintenance, known as alimony in Arizona, may be a highly contested matter in a divorce. As a result, having an experienced spousal maintenance attorney in Arizona at Provident Law® review your situation is wise. We can determine your rights regarding receiving or paying spousal maintenance and help you reach the best possible outcome in your divorce case.

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HOA Executive Sessions Are Not a Place to Hide Board Business

By: Dominick D. Détente Esq,

Arizona boards have long treated executive session as a place where difficult issues can be discussed privately and, in many cases, decided privately. The Arizona Court of Appeals has now made clear that executive session is not the forum for board decisions.

Arizona HOA attorneys, managers, and board members will come to know this simply as the “Sunland Springs Decision.”

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