A to Z · 1055 Terms

Real estate & finance, demystified.

The jargon can be exhausting. Here’s a plain-English glossary covering real estate, lending, investment, and the business-finance ecosystem that surrounds them.

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Arizona Real Estate Law

Five-Day Notice

An AZ landlord’s notice for nonpayment of rent under ARLTA before eviction may proceed.

Arizona Real Estate Law

HOA Resale Disclosure (AZ)

Documents an Arizona HOA must furnish to the seller of a unit before closing.

Arizona Real Estate Law

Loan Status Update (LSU)

An AAR form used in Arizona to update the seller on the buyer’s loan progress.

Arizona Real Estate Law

Mechanic’s Lien (Arizona)

A.R.S. § 33-981 et seq. — contractors and suppliers can lien property for unpaid work in Arizona.

Arizona Real Estate Law

Mello-Roos (Not Arizona)

A California-only special district financing — not used in Arizona but sometimes confused with CFDs.

Arizona Real Estate Law

Notice of Trustee Sale (AZ)

The recorded notice that begins Arizona’s 90-day non-judicial foreclosure timeline.

Arizona Real Estate Law

Planned Community Act (AZ)

A.R.S. Title 33 Chapter 16 — governs Arizona planned communities and their HOAs.

Arizona Real Estate Law

Sole and Separate Property

An AZ vesting for property owned individually, often acquired before marriage or by gift.

Arizona Real Estate Law

SPDS

Seller’s Property Disclosure Statement — an AZ form where the seller discloses known material facts about the property.

Arizona Real Estate Law

Subdivision Public Report

The ADRE-issued report disclosing key facts about a subdivision, given to AZ buyers.

Arizona Real Estate Law

Ten-Day Notice (Cure)

An AZ notice giving a tenant 10 days to cure a non-rent lease violation.

Arizona Real Estate Law

Well Share Agreement

A recorded AZ document outlining joint rights and costs for properties sharing a domestic well.