Eminent domain is the government’s legal power to take private property for public use, provided the owner receives just compensation.

In real estate law, land use refers to the management and modification of natural environments into built environments such as fields, pastures, and urban areas. It involves the regulation of how land can be used for various purposes, including residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, and recreational activities. Zoning laws, established by local governments, play a critical role in determining land use by designating specific areas for particular types of development and usage.

Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned real estate developer, you need an experienced attorney who can anticipate risks, remove impediments, offer strategies to improve your bargaining position and answer any questions you may have. We review and negotiate all necessary contracts and provide guidance with respect to title search, insurance, leasing agreements and your general rights as a prospective buyer or seller. At your closing, you can rest assured that the attorneys at Stubbs & Schubart, P.C. have negotiated your most favorable terms, secured all rights with respect to the property and drafted an unambiguous agreement that will withstand legal challenges.

Cost-effective representation in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) processes Stubbs & Schubart, P.C. is always mindful of the costs and benefits to you of any strategy we adopt. Sometimes, although we believe we would win in court, our clients would be better served by entering into mediation or arbitration of their contract issues. In such cases, we are happy to put our egos aside and deliver sound counsel in these processes, which are often less costly and time-consuming but still deliver positive results.

When a state legislature knows it’s politically impossible to raise the property tax rate, they often resort to the administrative tactic of raising the appraised value of commercial and residential property. This sleight-of-hand maneuver allows them to rake in additional revenue without being held to a vote for higher taxes. Everybody wins, except you and your fellow Arizona property owners.