How to Evict a Tenant in Arizona

Arizona is considered to be a landlord friendly state.  This means the process is simple, cost is low and time it takes to evict a tenant is relatively short.  Note the costs quoted in this article are based on Maricopa County.  Eviction costs in other counties may be...

Do You Have the Right Insurance on Your Rentals?

If your rental property is damaged will your homeowners insurance pay?  The worst thing that can happen to a rental property owner is when their rental sustains major damage and the insurance company refuses to pay.  One example is when the property is vacant.  One of...

What is an HOA Reserve Study and is it Important?

Attorney Scott M Drucker, General Counsel for the Arizona Association of Realtors, October 2016 with Comments from Pat Hune, Broker, 1st Southwest Realty   Recently I met a couple at a social event and they were very unhappy with their Home Owner’s Association. ...