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This guide provides crucial information and advice on the eviction protocol within the state of Arizona. It delineates the essential actions landlords need to undertake to reclaim their rented property. Additionally, it offers an in-depth review of the tenant’s rights and protections during the eviction process. This resource proves indispensable for both landlords and tenants in Arizona, guiding them through eviction procedures and ensuring a fair and systematic process.
If the tenant violates their lease for a second time during their lease term, the landlord can give a 10-day unconditional quit notice, which requires the tenant to move out within 10 days.
Additional reasons for a 10-day unconditional quit notice include:
Before filing an eviction with the court, the landlord must issue a notice to comply:
Learn more about the eviction process, including the average cost.
For five or 10-day notices, the landlord can personally hand the notice to the tenant or send it via registered or certified mail to the tenant (at the address listed on the lease or to their last known address).
Eviction action summons and complaints must be served by a process server or sheriff by personal service or by posting the notice in an obvious place and mailing a copy (if they cannot get personal service).
The landlord must provide written notification indicating the tenant has 14 days to claim their property. If unclaimed, the landlord can donate or sell the property. The landlord can use any sale proceeds to cover the costs of holding the sale, storage of the property, or unpaid rent. The remainder must be returned to the tenant. The landlord may dispose of possessions deemed not to have any monetary value.
Below you’ll learn the average timeline for a complete eviction in Arizona. This projected timeline could change based on the complexities of your specific case.
Typically, it takes anywhere between five to 30 days for the Arizona eviction process.
First, send the required notice to your tenant. If they don’t cure the violation or move out within the allotted time, the landlord can file an eviction complaint with the court and serve the tenant via the sheriff or personal process server.
File a motion to dismiss with the court in order to stop the eviction process in Arizona.
The Arizona eviction process can take anywhere from five to 30 days.