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New Property Management/Leasing Forms

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Lisa Suarez

The Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (ARLTA) regulates the rights of tenants and obligations of landlords in the rental of dwelling units. Many protections are provided to tenants in the ARLTA. Especially critical are those statutes that ensure property managers are in compliance when it comes to delivering the proper notices to tenants. Continuing [...]

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FAQs on New Property Management/Leasing Forms

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Scott Drucker

Notice of Abandonment Q1. Does posting the Notice of Abandonment on the door to the dwelling unit constitute sufficient delivery? A1. No. In addition to posting the Notice of Abandonment on the door to the dwelling, A.R.S. § 33-1370(A) requires that the Notice be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed to the tenant’s [...]

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AAR Develops Two New Advisories for Lease Owners and Tenants

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Scott Drucker

In an effort to further educate tenants and lease owners (aka landlords) about their rights and obligations in conjunction with residential rental transactions, the Arizona Association of REALTORS® (AAR) has developed two new consumer advisories. As of March 28, 2013, AAR will maintain on its website a Tenant Advisory and a Lease Owner’s Advisory.  Each advisory [...]

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Property Management: Is it a “Win-Win” or a “Lose-Lose”?

Posted on March 1, 2013 by

In 2009 AAR published the article: Is Property Management Right for You? This month, we take a fresh look with the help of AAR President Sue Flucke, CDPE, CRB, GRI, rCRMS and veteran property manager Elise Otero, GRI, RMP. When Elise Otero, owner of Otero Realty Group of Apache Junction, got her first taste of [...]

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Licensee May Sell or Lease a Mobile Home Under Certain Conditions

Posted on September 1, 2012 by

ISSUE: Can an agent list a mobile home for long-term rental? ANSWER: See Discussion. DISCUSSION: Generally, a license issued by the Office of Administration of the Arizona Department of Fire Building and Life Safety is required to act as a broker or salesperson in the sale of a mobile home. See A.R.S. §41-2194(3-4). However, this licensure requirement [...]

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Pool Barrier Laws & Information

Posted on October 27, 2010 by

Below is a list of many of the political subdivisions in the State of Arizona with swimming pool barrier laws. To obtain a copy of the pool barrier law requirements that may affect your property, contact the department listed or click on the links, for pool barrier laws online. “Understanding the Pool Barrier Laws“ A [...]

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