Page 8 April 2012 This month’s report from Justice Steven Sarkis Landlord and tenant disputes, more commonly referred to as eviction actions, are one of the more prevalent cases throughout the justice courts. From inside the courtroom to out in the community, these cases can be dif fi cult. Eviction actions typically arise when tenants stop paying rent, fail to comply with their lease (i.e. having an unauthorized pet or occupant), or commit some type of crime on the property. Landlords can then fi le an eviction action in any local justice court. As a judge in the courtroom, eviction matters are challenging. It is hard to tell someone face to face they only have a few days to completely vacate their property. Some of these tenants have been in these properties for a very long time, but simply have fallen on hard times. However, the law is clear and it must be applied fairly and impartially. This is but one aspect of a judge’s job, yet in doing so I still try to be as compassionate and helpful as possible. In my court, information regarding community resources, such as fi nancial and housing assistance, is given to struggling individuals on a daily basis. And, as dif fi cult as these eviction actions are inside the courtroom, they are even more dif fi cult outside in the community. This is where the Maricopa County Constables come into play. Constables have a dif fi cult job. After a judge issues and signs an eviction order the constables are out in the community ensuring the evicted parties have indeed moved out. Constables perform a variety of duties, but carrying out evictions is likely the task they perform most. Since 2008, constable Carolyn Lane has been out in our community serving such eviction orders for the Arcadia Biltmore Justice Court. During the past few years, in addition to serving various other court orders, Lane has helped keep our community safe by carrying out thousands of these eviction orders. For more information on eviction actions, visit Maricopa County Justice Court’s new website, justicecourts. maricopa.gov. Steven Sarkis is the justice of the peace for the Arcadia Biltmore Justice Court. arcadiadaily.com arcadiadaily.com WHERE LEARNING COMES TO LIFE With our small class sizes and low student-teacher ratios, we foster a true love of learning, engaging students and encouraging them to explore their interests and passions within a positive and supportive environment. Now accepting applications for preschool through high school tesseractschool.org 480.385.3673 FINANCIAL AID AND HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE Lower School Campus (PS - 4th Grade) 4800 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd. Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 Middle and High School Campus (5th – 12th Grade) 3939 E. Shea Blvd. Phoenix, AZ 85028 Tesseract is a non-profit, private independent school. © 2011 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC. 6959127 11/11 Experience trumps uncertainty. As the events of the past two years are giving way to hope, an emphasis on responsible investing is emerging. Risk management has moved to the forefront, as investors demand sophisticated strategies to help protect their wealth. As the Olson Campbell Diller Group at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, we have the experience, knowledge and resources to help manage risk, to recognize how it could affect your portfolio and to work toward minimizing its impact. Meet with us to learn more and get the caliber of advice you need in an uncertain world. The Olson Campbell Diller Group at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney 14850 N. Scottsdale Road, 6th Floor Scottsdale, AZ 85254 480-922-7800 melissa.campbell@mssb.com www.morganstanley.com/fa/olsoncampbelldiller Shawn D. Olson Melissa C. Campbell Kirk W. Diller Managing Director Senior Vice President Senior Vice President Wealth Advisor Wealth Advisor Wealth Advisor

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