Arizona Buyer's and Tenant's Bill of Rights

By
Real Estate Agent with Moving to Marana - Tierra Antigua Realty
As a buyer of real estate in Arizona, you have the right to KNOW material information about the property BEFORE YOU BUY. THE FOLLOWING list represents some of the IMPORTANT MATERIAL FACTS you should educate yourself on before purchasing any type of property in Arizona.

 

YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO KNOW:

• If the property is located in an incorporated city or unincorporated part of the county.

• If title insurance is available and if fire insurance can be acquired.

• If you have fire and police protection and, if so, who provides this service.

• If your roads provide access for fire protection and police service

• If the roads are maintained, and by whom.

• If utilities are available, and who provides them. (Water, Electric, Gas, Sewer, Trash)

• If your water supply is adequate.

• If the jurisdiction the property is located in has conservation restrictions and policies.

• If your property is located in a school district, and the distance to the closest schools.

• If there are any natural or geological hazards, pests or wildlife.

• If there are essential services near your property such as grocery and medical services.

• If there is crime in your area and the crime rate.

• If there is a Seller's Property Disclosure Statement or an Arizona Subdivision Public Report. You have the right to review these documents before you purchase property.

*excerpted from the Arizona Home Buyers' and Renters' Bill of Rights - ADRE doc. 

Comments (2)

Josué E. Silva
Tierra Antigua Realty - Tucson, AZ
hmm interesting thank you for the info it is good to know. Thank you
Mar 28, 2008 12:51 PM
Daniel J. Brudnok, REALTOR
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Fox & Roach, REALTORS - Exton - PA License #RS-225179-L / Delaware License #RS-0025038 - Downingtown, PA
SRES, e-PRO,ABR,GREEN,CSP

Tina,

All great points...today's Buyer is so much more educated than say 10-15 years ago......I am no longer amazed at the wealth of minute knowledge that they possess when they are searching for their new home.

Mar 29, 2008 06:46 AM