Eviction Service

In Arizona, a landlord must follow certain rules to avoid legal liability when a tenant leaves behind their personal property.  The required procedure depends on whether the tenant left the property behind after returning the keys, or the tenant abandoned the property without showing an intention to leave, or the tenant left the property behind…

This article summarizes post judgment eviction procedures in Arizona.  In short, once a landlord has been awarded a judgment, the tenant can stay in the rental unit only if an agreement is worked out with the landlord or by filing an appeal and paying a supersedeas bond.  If neither of those circumstances exists, the landlord…

In Arizona, and most other states, a landlord cannot evict an individual for utilizing self-help procedures or in retaliation for exercising their rights.  A landlord also cannot evict a tenant for discriminatory reasons.  Here is a synopsis of Arizona law on these subjects.  Self-Help Evictions A wrongful self-help eviction occurs when a landlord ignores the…

Nonpayment of rent is the leading cause of an eviction in Arizona and elsewhere.  Here are the steps for an eviction based on the tenant’s failure to timely pay rent in Arizona.  Notice In Arizona a landlord can evict a tenant for not paying rent by the due date in the parties’ lease or rental…

The County of Marin has enacted an eviction protection ordinance that restricts evictions for most multi-unit properties situated in unincorporated Marin County.  Here is a synopsis of the eviction limitation provisions of the Ordinance.  Registration Requirement Landlords of properties in unincorporated Marin are required to register their property with the Housing and Federal Grants Division…

On September 12, 2023, the Burbank City Council adopted residential tenant protections for tenants who have been displaced because of a landlord’s substantial remodel of the premises. The Ordinance requires landlords to obtain permits for demolition or substantial remodeling and provide three months of relocation assistance to tenants displaced by no-fault just cause evictions arising…

The City of San Rafael has adopted a rent and eviction control ordinance which went into effect in July 2019.  Here is a summary of the eviction protection provisions of the Ordinance.  Covered Properties Subject to the exceptions below, the Ordinance applies to all properties that have three or more units, including multi-family and multi-purpose…

In October 2022, the City of Petaluma enacted an eviction control ordinance requiring “just cause” for evictions and relocation assistance payments to tenants displaced by a “no-fault” termination of tenancy. Here is a summary of the eviction protection and relocation payment provisions of the Ordinance.  Exceptions The following properties/tenancies are exempt from the Ordinance: *Small…

The City of Maywood has an eviction limitation laws for most rental units within the City, under a 2008 Ordinance requiring just cause for evictions.   This article summarizes the City’s allowable just cause reasons for evictions, and the circumstances under which relocation assistance must be paid to displaced tenants.  Exempt Properties Single family homes are…

In November 2022, the City of Santa Ana adopted a Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance, which limits rent increases and the reasons allowed for an eviction for specified rental properties in the City. Here is a summary of the eviction control limitations the Ordinance imposes on landlords with rental properties covered by the…