ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

HB 2443: property disclosure affidavit; adjudication claim

PRIME SPONSOR: Representative Griffin, LD 14

BILL STATUS: Transmitted to Governor

Overview

Requires property disclosure affidavits to include information relating to an adjudication of the water rights on the property.

History

A seller of land in an unincorporated area of a county is required to provide a buyer with an affidavit of disclosure at least seven days before the transfer of the property, and a buyer may rescind the sale for up to five days after the affidavit is provided.

Current statute outlines requirements for property affidavit disclosure forms to include, such as information relating to the property's accessibility, water service and if the property is in proximity of various military related facilities or activities (A.R.S. § 33-422).

Provisions

1. Requires property affidavit disclosure forms to include whether or not the property or water used on the property is the subject of a lawsuit to determine the use and relative priority of water rights. (Sec. 1)

2. Specifies that a map of adjudicated areas can be found on the Arizona Department of Water Resources website. (Sec. 1)

3. Makes technical and conforming changes. (Sec. 1)

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7. Fifty-fourth Legislature                       HB 2443

8. First Regular Session                            Version 4: Transmitted

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