Arizona State
Arizona’s New Laws – July 2021
The Arizona Legislature gaveled out of session on June 30, 2021 at 4:54pm. Below is an update of new Arizona Laws passed after March 2021. To see the March 2021 update go to the Arizona […]
News
GAD Podcasts
New Income Tax Rates, State Shared Revenue, Local News and GAD Events
The Arizona State Legislature adjourned Sine Die completing this session on June 30, 2021 at 4:54pm. One of the last pieces of legislation to be discussed was SB 1828, the taxation omnibus bill. Two of […]
Regulatory Updates
DOJ Withdrawal from NAR/DOJ November 2020 Agreement – An Update
On July 8, 2021, NAR released a video with their statement regarding the Department of Justice dismissal of the voluntary settlement agreed to in November 2020 between NAR and DOJ. What was stunning was the […]
Arizona State
SB 1828 – Arizona’s New Income Tax System and State Revenue Sharing with Cities & Towns
Sine Die (without a day) at the Arizona State Legislature was June 30, 2021 at 4:54pm, and SB 1828 was one of the last pieces of legislation discussed. SB 1828 is the taxation omnibus bill […]
City News
Tempe Updates Its Parks & Recreation Master Plan
The Tempe City Council gave final approval to the Tempe Parks & Recreation Master Plan on June 22nd. The online plan provides interactive maps, access to linked documents and the ability to print the plan. […]
City News
Updated Cochise County Accessory Living Quarters Ordinance Goes Into Effect – July 8, 2021
In June, the Cochise County Board of Supervisors approved an updated Cochise County Accessory Living Quarters (ALQ) Ordinance, also know in other jurisdictions as and ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) ordinance. Some of the most important […]
Regulatory Updates
United State Department of Justice Withdraws from the November 2020 Settlement with NAR
On July 1, 2021, DOJ (Department of Justice) announced it was withdrawing from the proposed settlement NAR and DOJ agreed to in November 2020 regarding antitrust accusations and the MLS. The agreement last November was […]
Corona Virus
Biden Administration Extends Rental Eviction and Foreclosure Moratoria
On June 24th the Biden Administration extended the following Covid-19 programs to July 31, 2021: CDC Rental Eviction Moratorium FHFA Foreclosure Moratorium (Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac) HUD, VA and USDA Foreclosure Moratorium In addition, homeowners […]
City News
Apache Junction – Cargo Container Usage
Apache Junction has been working on the update to their Cargo Container ordinance. You can find the initial proposed ordinance at the WeSERV GAD blog post from February 22, 2021. In May, the WeSERV Apache […]
GAD Events
Luke AFB Rental Housing – A WeSERV Training Event
Imagine being overseas or out of state and getting orders to relocate to our area in a matter of days. That is what it is like for Luke Air Force Base personnel. Wouldn’t it be […]