Arizona § 37-1132 - Refunds to record title owners

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§ 37-1132. Refunds to record title owners

A. If this state's ownership of a parcel or portion of a parcel of property is confirmed in a quiet title action under this article, the state treasurer shall pay to the record title owner an amount from the state general fund to:

1. Refund all property taxes ever paid on the property.

2. Compensate the person for all improvements to the property.

3. Refund the purchase price paid for the property, plus interest at the legal rate, if the property was purchased from this state by the person or any predecessor in title.

B. The department of administration, in coordination with the department of revenue and the state land department, shall certify to the state treasurer the amounts due to the record title owner pursuant to this section.

Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 37-1132 cover?

Section 37-1132 ("Refunds to record title owners") 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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