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AZ Rev Stat § 33-995 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Property|§ 33-995 - Duty of contractor to defend action on claim of lien by person other than a contractor; rights of owner against contractor; other rights

33-995.  Duty of contractor to defend action on claim of lien by person other than a contractor;  rights of owner against contractor;  other rights A. When a lien is recorded or notice given by any person other than a contractor,  the contractor shall defend any action brought thereon. B. During pendency of such action the owner may withhold the amount sued for,  and if judgment is given upon the lien,  he may deduct from any amount due or to become due from him to the contractor the amount of the judgment and costs. C. If the owner has settled with the contractor in full,  or if such an amount is not owing to the contractor,  the owner may recover back from the contractor the amount so paid by him,  and for which the contractor was the party originally liable. D. Any contractor,  subcontractor or other person who is obligated by statute,  contract or agreement to defend,  remove,  compromise or pay any claim of lien or action and who undertakes such activity has the rights of the owner and beneficial title holder against all persons concerning such activity,  as specified in sections 33-420 and 33-994. E. If any contractor or other person institutes an action to foreclose a lien pursuant to this article,  the court may,  at its discretion,  award the prevailing party on the lien claim all reasonable expenses incurred in the action including attorney fees,  other professional services and bond premiums under section 33-1004.
AZ Rev Stat § 33-996 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Property|§ 33-996 - Joinder of persons claiming liens; claimant as party defendant; intervention

33-996.  Joinder of persons claiming liens;  claimant as party defendant;  intervention Lienors not contesting the claims of each other may join as plaintiffs,  and when separate actions are commenced the court may consolidate them,  and make all persons having claims filed parties to the action. Persons claiming liens who fail or refuse to become parties plaintiff shall be made parties defendant,  and those not made a party,  may,  at any time before final hearing,  intervene.
AZ Rev Stat § 33-997 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Property|§ 33-997 - Sale of property to satisfy lien

33-997.  Sale of property to satisfy lien No sale of property to satisfy a lien granted under the provisions of this article shall be made except upon judgment of foreclosure and order of sale.
AZ Rev Stat § 33-998 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Property|§ 33-998 - Limitation of action to foreclose lien; attorney fees

33-998.  Limitation of action to foreclose lien;  attorney fees A. A lien granted under the provisions of this article shall not continue for a longer period than six months after it is recorded,  unless action is brought within that period to enforce the lien and a notice of pendency of action is recorded pursuant to section 12-1191 in the office of the county recorder in the county where the property is located. If a lien claimant is made a party defendant to an action brought by another lien claimant,  the filing within such period of six months of an answer or cross-claim asserting the lien shall be deemed the commencement of an action within the meaning of this section. B. In any action to enforce a lien granted under this article,  the court may award the successful party reasonable attorney fees.
AZ Rev Stat § 33-999 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Property|§ 33-999 - Right of lienholder to have land and improvements sold together or separately; right of purchaser to possession

33-999.  Right of lienholder to have land and improvements sold together or separately;  right of purchaser to possession A. The person enforcing a lien granted under the provisions of this article may have the lot or land and improvements sold together,  or he may have the improvements alone sold when it can be done without material injury to the property beyond the value of the improvements. B. When the improvements are sold separately,  the purchaser shall be placed in possession by the officer conducting the sale and the purchaser shall have the right to remove the improvements within a reasonable time from the date of purchase.
AZ Rev Stat § 33-1000 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Property|§ 33-1000 - Priority among mechanic's and materialman's liens; prorating proceeds of foreclosure sale

33-1000.  Priority among mechanic's and materialman's liens;  prorating proceeds of foreclosure sale A. Except as otherwise provided in section 33-992,  the liens for work and labor done or professional services or material furnished,  as provided for in this article,  are on an equal footing without reference to the date of recording the notice and claim of lien,  and without reference to the time of performing the work and labor or furnishing the professional services or material. B. When a sale is ordered and the property sold,  the proceeds of the sale,  if not sufficient to discharge all liens against the property without reference to the date of recording the notice and claim of lien,  shall be prorated over the respective liens that have equal footing with the foreclosing lien.
AZ Rev Stat § 33-1001 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Property|§ 33-1001 - Priority of claims for current wages owed by owner of property under levy

33-1001.  Priority of claims for current wages owed by owner of property under levy A. When a levy is made under execution,  attachment or other similar writ,  except when the writ is issued in an action under this article,  a miner,  mechanic,  salesman,  servant or laborer who has a claim against the defendant for labor performed may give notice of his claim,  sworn to and stating the amount thereof,  to the creditor,  defendant debtor and the officer executing the writ,  at any time within three days before sale of the property levied upon. The officer shall file the claim with the clerk of the court issuing the writ,  and unless the claim is disputed by the debtor or creditor before sale,  the officer shall pay the claimant from the proceeds of the sale the amount claimant is entitled to receive for such services rendered within sixty days next preceding the levy of the writ,  not exceeding two hundred dollars to each claimant. Upon failure of the officer to do so,  he shall be liable to the claimant therefor. B. The claim may be disputed by the debtor or creditor,  or any lienholder,  in writing,  specifying the reasons for disputing it,  verified and delivered to the officer before the sale,  and shall be filed in the court issuing the writ. The officer shall pay all claims not disputed from the first money received. If the total amount of all claims presented exceeds the amount derived from the sale,  the officer shall pay to the holders of the undisputed claims their pro rata share of the money and shall pay the pro rata amount of the disputed claims,  together with an amount for costs as the court orders,  into court. The court shall cite all parties interested to appear,  and in a summary manner determine the validity of the disputed claims and direct the manner in which the officer shall distribute the proceeds of the sale.
AZ Rev Stat § 33-1002 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Property|§ 33-1002 - Definitions; inapplicability of certain liens to owner-occupied dwelling; waiver void

33-1002.  Definitions;  inapplicability of certain liens to owner-occupied dwelling;  waiver void A. In this section: 1. " Dwelling"  means real property upon which there has been constructed or is to be constructed any building,  structure or improvement which is designed for either single one-family or single two-family residential purposes or activities related thereto,  including an apartment in a horizontal property regime or other condominium. 2. " Owner-occupant"  means a natural person who: (a) Prior to commencement of the construction,  alteration,  repair or improvement holds legal or equitable title to the dwelling by a deed or contract for the conveyance of real property recorded with the county recorder of the county in which the dwelling is located,  and (b) Resides or intends to reside in the dwelling at least thirty days during the twelve-month period immediately following completion of the construction,  alteration,  repair or improvement and does not intend to sell or lease the dwelling to others. Residence in the dwelling or intent to reside in the dwelling may be evidenced by the following or other physical acts: (i) The placing of his or her personal belongings and furniture in the dwelling,  and (ii) Occupancy either by the person or members of his or her family. A single act shall not establish a person as an owner-occupant if such person permits exclusive occupancy by other than members of his or her family for other than temporary purposes thereby negating his or her intent to reside in the dwelling primarily for use as his or her home. B. No lien provided for in this article shall be allowed or recorded by the person claiming a lien against the dwelling of a person who became an owner-occupant prior to the construction,  alteration,  repair or improvement,  except by a person having executed in writing a contract directly with the owner-occupant. C. Any provision of an agreement made or entered into by an owner-occupant which waives the provisions of this section is void.
AZ Rev Stat § 33-1003 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Property|§ 33-1003 - Payment bond in lieu of lien right; bond purposes and conditions; recording

33-1003.  Payment bond in lieu of lien right;  bond purposes and conditions;  recording A. Every owner of land,  including any person who has a legal or equitable interest in the land,  who enters a contract requiring any person to perform labor or professional services or to furnish materials,  machinery,  fixtures or tools in the construction,  alteration or repair of any building or other structure or improvement on such land,  may avoid the lien provisions of section 33-981 pertaining to agents by requiring the person with whom the owner contracts to furnish a payment bond. On recordation of the payment bond together with a copy of such contract in the office of the county recorder,  in the county in which the land is located,  no lien shall thereafter be allowed or recorded by the person claiming a lien against the land on which the labor or professional services are performed or the materials,  machinery,  fixtures or tools furnished,  as provided in this article,  except by the person who contracts,  in writing,  directly with the owner. B. A payment bond furnished pursuant to subsection A of this section shall be in the amount and form prescribed by title 34,  chapter 2,  article 2. The contract recorded with the bond shall contain a legal description of the land on which the work is being or is to be performed. C. The bond provided for in this section shall be executed solely by one or more surety companies holding a certificate of authority to transact surety business in this state issued by the director of the department of insurance and financial institutions pursuant to title 20,  chapter 2,  article 1 and shall be accompanied by a power of attorney disclosing the authority of the person executing the same on behalf of the surety. Notwithstanding any other statute,  the bond shall not be executed by an individual surety or sureties,  even if the requirements of section 7-101 are satisfied. D. The county recorder of the county in which the bond and contract are recorded shall index the bond and contract under the index classification in which mechanics' and materialmen's liens are recorded.
AZ Rev Stat § 33-1005 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Property|§ 33-1005 - Payments made in trust

33-1005.  Payments made in trust Monies paid by or for an owner-occupant as defined in section 33-1002 to a contractor,  as defined in section 32-1101,  as payment for labor,  professional services,  materials,  machinery,  fixtures or tools for which a lien is not provided in this article shall be deemed for all purposes to be paid in trust and shall be held by the contractor for the benefit of the person or persons furnishing such labor,  professional services,  materials,  machinery,  fixtures or tools. Such monies shall neither be diverted nor used for any purpose other than to satisfy the claims of those for whom the trust is created and shall be paid when due to the person or persons entitled thereto. The provisions of this section shall not affect other remedies available at law or in equity.
AZ Rev Stat § 33-1006 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Property|§ 33-1006 - Release of mechanic's and materialman's liens; liability

33-1006.  Release of mechanic's and materialman's liens;  liability A. When any lien established by the provisions of this article has been satisfied,  the lienholder shall,  within twenty days after satisfaction,  issue a release of the lien. B. When any lien prohibited to be filed against the dwelling of an owner-occupant as defined in section 33-1002 has been recorded,  the person claiming the lien shall,  within twenty days of the written request of the owner-occupant,  issue a release of the lien. C. The release issued pursuant to this section shall be in document form as specified in section 11-480. Failure to grant such a release shall subject the lienholder or person to liability in the amount of one thousand dollars and also to liability for actual damages.
AZ Rev Stat § 33-1007 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Property|§ 33-1007 - Definition of professional services

33-1007.  Definition of professional services In this article,  unless the context otherwise requires,  " professional services"  means architectural practice,  engineering practice or land surveying practice as defined in section 32-101.
AZ Rev Stat § 33-1021 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Property|§ 33-1021 - Lien for labor or materials furnished on personal property; right to possess property

33-1021.  Lien for labor or materials furnished on personal property;  right to possess property When an article,  implement,  utensil or vehicle,  except motor vehicles,  is repaired or cleaned,  glazed or washed,  with labor,  with or without material,  by a carpenter,  mechanic,  artisan or other workman,  such person shall have a lien thereon for the labor or material and may retain possession thereof until the amount due is fully paid.
AZ Rev Stat § 33-1021.01 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Property|§ 33-1021.01 - Dry cleaners' and launderers' lien; foreclosure

33-1021.01.  Dry cleaners' and launderers' lien;  foreclosure A. When any garment,  wearing apparel or other article is cleaned,  pressed or washed by any dry cleaner or launderer,  the dry cleaner or launderer has a lien on the garment,  apparel or article for the labor and may retain possession of the garment,  apparel or article until the amount due is fully paid. B. The lien for any article in the possession of a dry cleaner or launderer granted by subsection A may be foreclosed by private or public sale or by disposal in any manner determined by the dry cleaner or launderer if all of the following conditions exist: 1. The dry cleaner or launderer has posted on the premises,  plainly visible to the owner or agent of the garment,  wearing apparel or other article to be cleaned,  pressed or washed,  a poster,  no less in size than eighteen inches by twenty-four inches,  notifying that the garment,  apparel or other article may be disposed of on or after ninety days if unclaimed. The notice shall also be imprinted on the receipt given to the owner or agent. 2. The article remains in the possession of the dry cleaner or launderer and the charges are unpaid for a period of ninety days from the date the article is received to be cleaned,  pressed or washed.
AZ Rev Stat § 33-1022 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Property|§ 33-1022 - Garages; aircraft

33-1022.  Garages;  aircraft A. Proprietors of garages and repair and service stations shall have a lien upon motor vehicles of every kind and aircraft,  and the parts and accessories placed thereon,  for labor,  materials,  supplies and storage for the amount of the charges,  when the amount of the charges is agreed to by the proprietor and the owner. B. The lien shall not impair any other lien or conditional sale of record at the time the labor,  materials,  supplies and storage were commenced to be furnished,  unless furnished with the knowledge and consent of the record lienor or vendor. C. If a proprietor has a lien on an aircraft pursuant to subsection A of this section,  the proprietor who provides labor,  materials,  supplies and storage for aircraft may relinquish possession of the aircraft and retain the lien by recording the lien with the county recorder of the county in which the labor,  materials,  supplies or storage were provided. The lien shall be filed with the county recorder within thirty days after possession is relinquished. In addition,  the proprietor may record the lien with the federal aviation administration aircraft registry. A lien filed with the federal aviation administration aircraft registry shall comply with all requirements of federal law and shall accurately describe the aircraft,  list the amount of the claim,  list the date on which the labor,  materials,  supplies or storage were last furnished,  be signed by the claimant showing the title of the signer,  if appropriate,  and be accompanied by the recording fee. D. A lien which is filed with a county recorder pursuant to subsection C of this section does not bind a purchaser of the aircraft without actual notice of the lien unless the lien has also been recorded with the federal aviation administration aircraft registry. A lien authorized under subsection C of this section may be foreclosed only by an action in court. E. When an aircraft lien which has been recorded under this section has been satisfied,  the lienholder within thirty days after satisfaction shall issue a release of the lien to the person against whom the lien was claimed and shall record the release of that lien in the county in which the lien was recorded and with the federal aviation administration aircraft registry,  if the lien was recorded there. Failure to record a release upon satisfaction of the lien shall subject the lienholder to the penalties prescribed in section 33-712.
AZ Rev Stat § 33-1022.01 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Property|§ 33-1022.01 - Fabrication work; lien

33-1022.01.  Fabrication work;  lien Persons who fabricate products from patterns,  molds,  tools,  dies and all other equipment and material furnished them by a customer shall have a lien upon all such patterns,  molds,  tools,  dies and all other equipment and material in their possession for the balance due them by the customer for fabrication work which has been accepted by the customer.
AZ Rev Stat § 33-1023 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Property|§ 33-1023 - Sale of property; disposal of proceeds

33-1023.  Sale of property;  disposal of proceeds A. Except as provided in section 33-1021.01,  when possession of any property described in this article or any other personal property held under lien without provision at law for foreclosure of the lien has continued for twenty days after the charges accrue and remain unpaid,  the person holding the property may notify the owner,  if in the county where the property is located,  to pay the charges. Upon failure of the owner within ten days thereafter to pay the charges,  the holder of the property may sell it at public auction and apply the proceeds to payment of the charges. The balance of the proceeds shall be paid to the person entitled thereto. If the owner's residence is not in the county where the property is located,  the holder is not required to give the ten days' notice before proceeding to sell. B. Five days' notice of sale shall be given to the owner if he can be found,  and if not,  then by two publications in a newspaper published in the county. C. If the person legally entitled to receive the balance is not known or has removed from the county,  the holder shall pay the balance to the department of revenue. If the party,  at any time within two years from the date of payment to the department of revenue,  establishes his right to the money to the satisfaction of the director of the department of administration,  it shall be paid to him. After two years,  all unclaimed monies shall be deposited in the permanent state school fund.
AZ Rev Stat § 33-1031 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Property|§ 33-1031 - Applicability

33-1031.  Applicability This article applies only to federal tax liens and to other federal liens,  notices of which under any act of Congress or any regulation adopted pursuant to an act of Congress are required or permitted to be filed or recorded in the same manner as notices of federal tax liens.
AZ Rev Stat § 33-1032 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Property|§ 33-1032 - Place of filing or recording

33-1032.  Place of filing or recording A. Notices of liens,  certificates and other notices affecting federal tax liens or other federal liens shall be filed or recorded in accordance with this article. B. Notices of liens on real property for obligations payable to the United States and certificates and notices affecting the liens shall be filed or recorded in the office of the county recorder in the county in which the real property subject to the liens is situated. C. Notices of federal liens on personal property,  whether tangible or intangible,  for obligations payable to the United States and certificates and notices affecting the liens shall be filed or recorded as follows: 1. If the person against whose interest the lien applies is a corporation or a partnership whose principal executive office is in this state,  as these entities are defined in the internal revenue laws of the United States,  in the office of the secretary of state. 2. If the person against whose interest the lien applies is a trust that is not covered by paragraph 1,  in the office of the secretary of state. 3. If the person against whose interest the lien applies is the estate of a decedent,  in the office of the secretary of state. 4. In all other cases,  in the office of the county recorder in the county where the person against whose interest the lien applies resides at the time of filing or recording of the notice of lien.
AZ Rev Stat § 33-1033 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Property|§ 33-1033 - Execution of notices and certificates

33-1033.  Execution of notices and certificates Certification of notices of liens,  certificates or other notices affecting federal liens by the secretary of the treasury of the United States or his delegate,  or by any official or entity of the United States responsible for filing or certifying notice of any other lien,  entitles them to be filed or recorded and no other attestation,  certification or acknowledgement is necessary.