Arizona § 12-524 - City lot claimed under recorded deed; five year limitation
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-524 — City lot claimed under recorded deed; five year limitation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-524. City lot claimed under recorded deed; five year limitation
An action to recover a lot located in a city or town from a person having a recorded deed therefor, who claims ownership and has paid the taxes thereon, shall be brought within five years after the cause of action accrues, and not afterward, provided that the person against whom the action is brought, by himself or his grantors, has claimed ownership thereof and has paid the taxes thereon for at least five consecutive years next preceding the commencement of such action.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 12-524
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-524 cover?
Section 12-524 ("City lot claimed under recorded deed; five year limitation") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arizona § 12-524?
A common citation format is "Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-524" (Arizona). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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How does Arizona § 12-524 apply to my situation?
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