By Adam D. Martinez | Chairman of Real Estate Litigation Department Question: We own a home on a large lot in Maricopa County. The lot is in a cul-de-sac with four other large lots with homes. All of the lot owners access their lots using an easement on a private road. The recorded easement only refers to the right to …
Property owner’s rights and developer protections when construction defects occur
By Loren Ungar | Rose Law Group Litigation Attorney Homebuilders use their best efforts to ensure quality construction. Sometimes, however, construction defects can turn up years later. But, what protections are afforded homebuilders so that they are not taken advantage of years later after construction has been completed? Arizona has enacted legislation in an attempt to deal with the problem of …
Court nixes development deal with space tourism, research firm in southern Arizona; Evan Bolick, Rose Law Group Litigation attorney, who works on gift clause compliance issues, comments
By Mike Sunnucks | Phoenix Business Journal A court in Tucson has nixed an economic development and real estate deal between Pima County and a space tourism and scientific research firm that uses high-altitude balloons to get into Earth’s stratosphere. Pima County Superior Court Judge Catherine Woods sided with the Phoenix-based Goldwater Institute, which had challenged a deal between Pima …
Adam Martinez, Rose Law Group Real Estate Litigation Department Chairman, answers the question, are property owners responsible for changes that result in flooding?
Adam D. Martinez | Chairman of Real Estate Litigation Department Question: For years we have owned a beautiful ranch style property in North Phoenix. The homes in our neighborhood have large irrigated lots. Recently, my neighbor behind us built an addition to the back of her home and a large outside entertaining area. Ever since she completed the additions, her …
Real Estate Q & A: Cities cannot stop homeowners’ short-term vacation rentals
Adam D. Martinez | Chairman of Real Estate Litigation Department Question: I recently purchased a beautiful vacation home in Sedona, Arizona. My family and I stayed at the home for a couple of weeks during the holidays and I was able to meet some of the other homeowners in the neighborhood. During one visit with a neighbor, I explained that …
Adam Martinez, Chairman of Rose Law Group Real Estate Litigation, to speak in Sedona on residential and commercial real estate topics
Adam Martinez, Chairman of Rose Law Group Real Estate Litigation, will speak to northern Arizona real estate professionals about residential and commercial real estate issues on Monday, January 23, in Sedona. Sponsors include Empire West Titles Agency and Sedona Luxury Real Estate Professionals. Some of the topics Adam will address include: Legal issues regarding real estate and financing agreements Legal issues regarding …
Real Estate Q & A: Can a landlocked property owner gain access?
Adam D. Martinez | Chairman of Real Estate Litigation Department Question: After my parents died, I inherited 40 acres of land in Northern Arizona. I recently had the property surveyed and discovered that that there is no access to the property without crossing over a neighboring property. The neighboring property has a locked gate preventing any access. I have made …
Grandmother evicted under Arizona ‘Squatters Law’ even though she was paying rent; Tom Galvin, Rose Law Group land use and water law attorney, provides insight
azfamily.com 3TV | Phoenix Breaking News, Weather, Sport 3TV/CBS 5 A Glendale woman says she was evicted from her home of more than a year without notice under an Arizona law designed to target squatters – even though she was paying rent. Pat Siron said officers gave her just 15 minutes to gather her belongings Jan. 8 and leave a …
Rose Law Group awarded Best Real Estate Law Firm by ‘AZFoothills Magazine’ Best of our Valley
Rose Law Group pc was awarded Best Real Estate Law Firm by “AZFoothills Magazine” Best of our Valley Winner after sixty days and millions of votes received among law firms. Each firm passed a nomination process to take part in the competition.
Real Estate Q&A: Leases are voidable by a non-signing spouse
Adam D. Martinez | Chairman of Real Estate Litigation Department Question: I am a broker and represent the owner of a commercial building in a lease transaction. The owner is a married couple. However, the wife is a neurosurgeon and I have never met her before. The husband is the only person I have worked with regarding the lease and …
