Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Arizona

R.E. Appraisals

I completed an appraisal only to have the home owner cancel the check he wrote because he did not agree with my opinon of value. Should I put a lein on the property or turn the matter over to the County Attorneys bad check dept.


Asked on 3/09/07, 5:17 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
James Jenkins Jenkins Law Center PLC

Re: R.E. Appraisals

Probably neither.

My experience is that the County Attorney will not prosecute for stop-payments, only bounced checks.

You might qualify for a lien on the property, but would have to send out the notices or get a lien service to do it. You do not state the time periods in your facts. If you comply with the lien statutes you could file a lien, but would have to sue on the lien within 6 months.

You can also sue in small claims court.

Good luck.

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Answered on 3/19/07, 12:06 pm


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