Michael Thomas Poulton

Michael Thomas Poulton's Answers (498)

Phoenix, AZ

Business Lawyer at Phoenix, AZ

Practice Areas: Business, Real Estate

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Is an apartment complex required to provide disabled parking for a tenant with a disabled parking permit?

Michael's answer | Answered on July 24, 2013

They are most likely required to provide a nearby disabled parking spot. The exact details of the situation will determine which laws are most...

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My landlord accused us of damage to the back of a door that was there when we moved in. We thought it was on the walk-through,

Michael's answer | Answered on July 24, 2013

If you choose to sue, you will be suing for his violation of the Arizona Landlord Tenant Act, specifically A.R.S. 33-1321, for failure to return...

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Do AZ employers have to pay unused vacation if they didn't provide 2 weeks notice if our handbooks states it is policy?

Michael's answer | Answered on July 24, 2013

I have recently handled several clients who dealt with this issue. This is not a fully settled issue in Arizona, but the current state of law...

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Statute for limitations on pay claim

Michael's answer | Answered on July 24, 2013

If she is claiming to have been an employee, entitled to actual "wages", then the statute of limitations is ONE year. However, an independent...

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Can I get out of my rental agreement (already paid $3600.) if landlord falsely advertised amenities?

Michael's answer | Answered on July 24, 2013

There is not necessarily a clear answer to this question. If the lease specifically states that those amenities are included, then you can...

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Landlord wants big money for appliances that were never included in the first place. What can I do?

Michael's answer | Answered on July 24, 2013

The Arizona Landlord-Tenant Act provides harsh penalties for landlords who wrongfully withhold deposit money from tenants, and also specifies...

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Can I file for a small claim? I had an agreement (no signed rental agreement was ultimately exchanged) to rent to a tenant?

Michael's answer | Answered on July 24, 2013

It sounds like they signed the written lease, but never gave you the signed copy. From a purely technical perspective, they are bound to the lease...

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Can a appendix be added to a contract by the lessor after contract is sign with out knowledge or consent of change by the lessee

Michael's answer | Answered on July 24, 2013

To elaborate a little bit on the previous answer: Any changes made to the amendment AFTER it was signed are not effective. It would be considered...

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