Arizona § 33-1000 - Priority among mechanic's and materialman's liens; prorating proceeds of foreclosure sale
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 33-1000 — Priority among mechanic's and materialman's liens; prorating proceeds of foreclosure sale, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 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.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 33-1000 cover?
Section 33-1000 ("Priority among mechanic's and materialman's liens; prorating proceeds of foreclosure sale") 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.
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