Legal Insights from Magnus Law
Plain-language articles on Arizona construction law, insurance bad faith, and personal injury.
Arizona’s Purchaser Dwelling Act
The mandatory notice-and-repair process every homeowner and builder must follow before a construction defect lawsuit — deadlines, tolling, and fee-shifting traps.
Read article →The ROC Recovery Fund
Arizona homeowners can recover up to $30,000 when a licensed contractor’s work goes wrong — two paths to an award, and a warning for contractors.
Read article →Arizona Mechanics’ Liens
The preliminary notice, recording, and foreclosure deadlines contractors must hit — the owner-occupied dwelling shield — and the remedies for fraudulent liens.
Read article →Construction Contract Disputes
The most common sources of construction contract disputes in Arizona — change orders, payment draws, termination clauses — and the overlapping deadlines that can affect a claim.
Read article →Insurance Bad Faith in Arizona
What A.R.S. § 20-461 prohibits, what bad faith looks like in practice, what claims are worth, and why retaining an attorney changes the equation.
Read article →Property Insurance Claim Tips
Dos and don’ts for Arizona property owners after a loss — warning signs of an underpaid claim, and when it’s time to consult an attorney.
Read article →Personal Injury Liens
Hospital liens, health plan reimbursement, and balance billing — who has a claim on your settlement and how to protect your recovery.
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