Posts Categorized: Laying Down the Law
Whose Business Is It Anyway? Considerations for Dividing Assets In A Divorce
Laying Down the Law
July 22, 2016
Christopher J. Charles, Esq. Provident Law Special Guest Writer David W. Ronald, Esq. Sadly, according to recent statistics, roughly half of marriages end in divorce. When “irreconcilable differences” occur, one of many important considerations is how to equitably divide marital assets. Arizona is a community property state. Absent other contracts or agreements, when a… Read more
HUD Says Screening Based on Arrest Record May Violate Fair Housing Act
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June 20, 2016
Christopher J. Charles, Esq. Provident Law As many as 100 million U.S. adults – or nearly one-third of the population – have a criminal record1. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently issued a warning and compelling statistics that reveal that certain protected classes are being disproportionately impacted by their criminal… Read more
What You Need to Know About Crowdfunding
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May 27, 2016
Written by Christopher J. Charles Special Guest Writer Andy G. Anderson Provident Law I have a soft spot for freebies – giveaways, handouts, complimentary gifts, whatever you prefer to call them. Since 2013, I’ve participated in a medley of musical “crowdsourcing” projects, which have netted me quite the bounty, including, but not limited to:… Read more
Court Rules that Provisional Remedies Apply to Breach of Lease
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April 25, 2016
Christopher J. Charles, Esq. Provident Law The Maricopa County Superior Court recently ruled in favor of Provident Law’s client and found that Arizona’s provisional remedies statutes, A.R.S. §§ 12-1521 and 12-2402(A), apply to breach of lease disputes. This ruling provides landlords with significant leverage for collecting unpaid rent from tenants. Provisional remedies provide creditors… Read more
When In Doubt, Disclose
Laying Down the Law
March 28, 2016
Christopher J. Charles, Esq. Provident Law It has been famously said that “with great power comes great responsibility.”1 This is especially true for REALTORS® who, under Article 26 of the Arizona Constitution, may “draft any and all instruments, including contracts, incident to the sale, exchange, trade, or leasing of property.”2 Because of this authority,… Read more
The Dodd-Frank Act and Post-Possession Agreements
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February 22, 2016
Christopher J. Charles, Esq. Provident Law As discussed in this column’s recent article regarding pre-possession agreements, key provisions of the Dodd Frank Act (“Dodd Frank”) took effect in 2015. Dodd Frank aims to revamp the United States regulatory system, especially in regard to mortgage lending. To that end, Dodd Frank created material changes to… Read more
Arizona’s Newest Business Entity, The Benefit Corporation or “B-Corp”
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January 25, 2016
Christopher J. Charles, Esq. Andy G. Anderson Provident Law In many markets, consumers and employees, alike, hunger for purpose-driven companies committed to socially and environmentally responsible business practices. Prior to this year, however, most states did not offer a form of business entity that could fully accomplish a dual mission, producing both profit and… Read more
How to Use Custom Vacation Rental Agreements with AIRBNB.COM
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December 23, 2015
Written by Christopher J. Charles Special Guest Writer Andy G. Anderson Provident Law This column previously discussed how property owners can incorporate a custom vacation rental agreement with the popular vacation rental booking website VRBO™. Now we cover how custom agreements can be used with the other popular vacation rental booking site airbnb. Well… Read more
The Dodd-Frank Act and Pre-Possession Agreements
Laying Down the Law
November 21, 2015
Christopher J. Charles, Esq. Founder and Managing Partner, Provident Law Following the market crash and the Great Recession, Congress enacted the Dodd-Frank Act to effectuate a “sweeping overhaul of the United States financial regulatory system” on a scale not seen since the reforms that followed the Great Depression. Title X of the Dodd-Frank Act… Read more
Sellers Not Required To Disclose Proximity to Sex Offenders
Laying Down the Law
October 21, 2015
Christopher Charles, Esq. Founder and Managing Partner, Provident Law In some cultures it’s customary to meet the neighbors before purchasing a home. In the appellate case Lerner v. DMB Realty, LLC, the plaintiffs likely wished they would have done just that. Unfortunately, they didn’t discover until after they closed on their purchase and moved… Read more