Arizona: Rights When a Co-Owner Lives in Property Under a Life Tenancy
FAQ: What rights do I have when a co-owner is living in the property under a life tenancy and occupying it? Short answer: If the person occupying the house actually holds a life estate (a legally created life tenancy), that person generally has the right to possess the property for the length of the life […]
Read article →Arizona: Life Tenant Rights and Possession During a Partition Action
Short answer Generally, under Arizona law a person holding a life estate (a "life tenant") keeps the right to occupy and use the property during the life estate. If a co‑owner files a partition action, a court can order the property divided in kind or sold. A life tenant often remains in possession through the […]
Read article →How to File a Partition Action in Arizona When Some Inherited Co-Owners Don’t Respond
Filing a Partition Action in Arizona When Some Inherited-Property Co-Owners Don’t Respond Quick answer: In Arizona you can ask the superior court in the county where the real estate sits to force a partition (division or sale) of inherited property. Start by gathering title and probate documents, try to negotiate or mediate, then file a […]
Read article →Arizona: Court-Appointed Commissioner and Private Sale of a Co-Owner's Share
Detailed Answer Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. If you need advice about your specific situation, consult a licensed Arizona attorney. How Arizona law handles a private sale by a court-appointed commissioner When co-owners cannot agree on how to divide or sell real property, Arizona courts can resolve the dispute through a partition […]
Read article →Arizona: Forcing the Sale of an Inherited Parcel — Your Legal Options
What to do when a co-owner refuses to cooperate on an inherited parcel This FAQ-style guide explains the usual legal tools available in Arizona when one co-owner of inherited real estate will not agree to sell. It summarizes the court process, practical steps, timing, costs, and alternatives. This is educational information, not legal advice. Detailed […]
Read article →What Paperwork Proves House Expenses in an Arizona Partition Case?
How to Prove House Expenses in an Arizona Partition Case Summary / Disclaimer: This article explains, in plain language, what paperwork and proof are most useful when you need to show receipts, bank statements, or other proof of expenses related to a house in a partition action in Arizona. This is educational information only and […]
Read article →Arizona: Recovering Mortgage, Property Tax and Carrying Costs from Sale Proceeds
Short answer Yes — in many Arizona situations you can claim credit or reimbursement for mortgage principal, property taxes, and other carrying costs you paid when the property is sold or divided. How much you can recover depends on whether the owners are spouses (Arizona is a community property state), non‑married co‑owners, whether payments came […]
Read article →Filing a Partition Action in Arizona to Force Sale of a Co-Owned House
How to start a partition action in Arizona to force the sale of jointly owned real property Short answer: If you and your sister co-own a house and she refuses to sign a deed or otherwise agree to transfer or sell, you can file a civil partition action in Arizona court asking the court to […]
Read article →Arizona: Requiring a Co‑Owner to Produce Mortgage Statements and Repair Receipts Before Sale Proceeds Are Divided
Detailed Answer This page explains, in plain language, how Arizona law treats requests for mortgage statements, repair receipts, and other records when co‑owners sell a jointly owned property or seek division of sale proceeds. It describes what you can reasonably require, what documentation matters, and what to do if a co‑owner refuses to cooperate. This […]
Read article →Arizona: Forcing a Sale of Co-Owned Property — What to Know and Next Steps
FAQ: How to proceed when co-owners disagree about selling jointly owned real estate in Arizona Detailed answer — What Arizona law lets you do and how the process works If two or more people own real property together and they cannot agree about what to do with it, Arizona law provides a legal process called […]
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