Which entity does the Arizona Department of Real Estate have the authority to investigate disputes between?

The Arizona Department of Real Estate has the authority to investigate disputes specifically between homeowners associations and residents or owners. This oversight is guided by the need to regulate the governance of associations, ensuring that the rights and responsibilities of both parties are adhered to according to state laws.

Homeowners associations (HOAs) have significant power over collective living arrangements, which can lead to various disputes regarding rules, assessments, maintenance responsibilities, and enforcement of community standards. By overseeing these disputes, the Arizona Department of Real Estate helps to ensure compliance with laws relating to homeowners associations, protects property values, and contributes to maintaining harmonious community living.

While the other options involve significant areas of real estate and have their own regulatory bodies or frameworks, they do not fall under the jurisdiction of the Arizona Department of Real Estate specifically for investigation in the same way disputes involving homeowners associations do. For instance, landlord-tenant disputes are typically managed by the courts or through residential codes, while disputes between consumers and title companies or licensees over commissions are handled through different regulatory mechanisms specific to those industries.