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This bill amends Arizona Revised Statutes Section 12-524, which deals with claims to city lots under a recorded deed and a five-year limitation period. The changes clarify that the five-year limitation applies to actions to recover a lot from someone who has a recorded deed, claims ownership, and has paid taxes on the lot for at least five consecutive years. Importantly, the bill adds a provision stating that such a person is considered the lawful owner of the property, except in cases where the claim is based on a forged deed or a deed executed under a forged power of attorney, in which instances the benefits of this section are not allowed. This means that while a recorded deed and payment of taxes for five years generally establish ownership, this protection does not extend to fraudulent documents.

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https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/85168