Month: December 2022

Evictions in Arizona, also known as “forcible detainer actions,” are legal proceedings through which a landlord seeks to remove a tenant from a rental property. The process for evicting a tenant in Arizona begins with the landlord serving the tenant with a written notice. If the tenant does not remedy the issue or vacate the property within the specified time period, the landlord can file a forcible detainer action with the court. At the hearing, both the landlord and the tenant have the opportunity to present their case to the judge. If the judge finds in favor of the landlord, the tenant will be ordered to vacate the property within a certain number of days. If the tenant does not comply with the order, the landlord can request that a writ of restitution be issued, allowing the sheriff to physically remove the tenant from the property. It is important for both landlords and tenants to understand their rights and responsibilities under Arizona’s landlord-tenant laws.