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O������ 20, 2010 assessor’s corner La Paz County Assessor 1112 Joshua Avenue, Suite 204 Parker, Arizona 85344 Phone (928) 669-6165 Greetings to all, this week we would like to talk about the common practice of selling a mobile home, travel trailer, 5th wheel, park model etc… Normally you the seller would sign off the title to the buyer and you think you are done. Unfortunately, that is not always the case, signing the back of the title, a simple phone call or a written letter does not change the ownership, or the Assessor’s records. Ownership is changed when the title is taken to Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) and a new title is issued. Too many times, this does not get done and leaves the seller with all the liability. Another thing for you to think about, as the seller, is when you sell your property; you and the buyer should discuss who will be responsible for paying the taxes on the unit for that year. The past few weeks we have been re- ceiving returned “tax bills” and phone calls for a unit that has been sold, say- ing “I am not responsible for this bill I sold that unit”. Unfortunately we can not tell you who is responsible for the tax bill. This can result in tax bill not getting paid and becoming delinquent. This is between the seller and the buy- er. So, take the time, go to ADOT with the buyer and be certain your name is, in fact, removed and the new buyer gets a title in his/her name and decide who will be responsible for the tax bill for that unit; you will be glad you did! The Assessor’s records are not changed until we get proper documen- tation of ownership. The new buyer must come in to the Assessor’s office, fax or mail us a copy of the new Arizo- na Certificate of title to make the cor- rect changes. If you have any questions about transferring property please contact our office, as always we will be more than happy to assist you. Until Next time George Nault and Staff ���.D�����M��������.��� P��� 17 Changing Hearts...Changing Lives Through Worshipping God & Serving Others family friendly films JOIN US FOR GREAT MOVIES! 2ND & 4TH FRIDAYS Owen & Sherri Reaves In His Presence Ministering in Music Where: Quartzsite First Assembly of God 665 Tyson Dr. When: Sunday, October 24, 2010 Time: 7:00pm Come and join us for an uplifting time of worship! www.inhispresenceinfo.com Email: inhispresenceinfo@gmail.com 665 W. Tyson Street, Quartzsite Pastor Bruce Swart 928-927-5808 • Sunday: Christian Education 9am Worship 10:30am Evening Worship 7pm • Wednesday: Bible Study 7pm Women’s Bible Study - 10am Cartoons @ 6:30 pm Movie @ 7 pm Free refreshments SERVICE TIMES: • Thursday: 12 Steps to Freedom 7pm • Friday: Discipleship Class 10 am Grow in your relationship with God movies

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