Arizona Defines Dwelling Under Arizona's Anti-Deficiency Statute, Does Your Home Qualify For Protection Under Arizona's Anti-Deficiency Statue?

By Fred Thomas | March 10, 2015

Recently the Arizona Supreme Court narrowed the definition of dwelling under Arizona’s anti-deficiency statute.  As the Court acknowledged the meaning of dwelling varied throughout case law interpreting Arizona’s anti-deficiency statute.  Previously the Court had defined dwelling to mean to be the purpose or use of building for human abode, that the structure is wholly or partially…

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Arizona Supreme Court Further Interprets Arizona Mechanics' Lien Statute

By Fred Thomas | September 16, 2014

While not a hot topic to the general public, Arizona Contractors should be aware of Arizona Mechanics’ Lien Statutes and how the Courts modify and interpret them. In a recent decision (Weitz Co LLC v. Heth), the Arizona Supreme Court recently held Arizona’s Mechanics’ lien Statutes, do not preclude equitable subrogation of lien that attached…

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