When SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) began gripping the United States, The United States Congress enacted a stimulus package that included a $600 increase in the amount an individual can collect in unemployment insurance benefits. Shortly after the law was enacted, and the State of Arizona began receiving federal funds, the Arizona Department of Economic Security (“DES”) started […]

In early March 2020, the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak as a pandemic which resulted in widespread closures of businesses throughout Arizona. On May 15, 2020, Governor Ducey let the stay-at-home Executive Order expire and gave the green light for companies to re-open statewide. As the state re-opens, employers are faced with […]

What happens if you fail to pay rent during COVID-19 Pandemic in Arizona? As Arizona and the rest of the nation battle the COVID-19 virus, many Arizonans find themselves out of work and unable to pay rent. In Arizona, unless the tenant and landlord agree to modify the lease agreement, rent is still due to […]

If you own real property, it is often surprising to learn that if you fail to use the property, it is possible for someone else to get a superior claim to your property. This is called Adverse Possession: a concept Arizona recognizes as a valid claim against your land. The statute of adverse possession in […]