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A self-help lockout is prohibited on residential real property in Arizona. An Arizona landlord is, however, entitled to pursue a self-help commercial eviction if the required procedure is followed. Since such an eviction occurs without a court order, it is most appropriate where the tenant’s default cannot reasonably be disputed, and the landlord is otherwise…
Arizona landlords have a right to require a security deposit from their tenants to help protect them for losses resulting from tenant negligence, intentional conduct, or failure to fulfill an obligation stated in the lease agreement. Here is an overview of the security deposit laws in Arizona. Legal Limit on Maximum Amount of Security Deposit…
When can a landlord lawfully enter a rental unit in Arizona, and what steps must be taken before entry? The short answer is that landlords can enter at reasonable times and for legitimate reasons authorized by Arizona law. Advance notice of 2 days is required unless the circumstances present an emergency. In emergency situations, the…
An eviction in Arizona can take anywhere between one week to two months, and possibly longer if the tenant appeals or otherwise uses delay tactics to stall the process. Here is a breakdown of each step necessary for an eviction, and the approximate length of time for completing each task. Initial Notice Period The eviction…
Arizona has different laws and rules for evictions depending on the type of rental property. Here is an overview of the eviction rules and procedures for tenants renting a lot space in a mobile home park. Coverage Mobile home parks are defined as parcels of land that have 4 or more mobile home spaces. Rented…
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…