HB2486

Distressed residential property

Introduced·1/20/26
Introduced Text

Arizona HB2486 amends real estate licensing laws to define and regulate distressed home transactions.

Arizona HB2486 amends the Arizona Revised Statutes to redefine and regulate transactions involving distressed homes. The bill introduces new definitions for terms such as "distressed home," "distressed homeowner," and "distressed home consultant." It outlines specific activities that are prohibited for distressed home consultants, equity purchasers, and wholesalers, including making misleading claims and contacting homeowners without permission. The bill also mandates that any ambiguities in contracts involving distressed homes be construed in favor of the homeowner.

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Commerce Committee
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History

Jan 21

House

House read second time

Jan 20

House

Introduced in House and read first time

Jan 20

House

Assigned to House COM Committee