Evictions are a risk we run in the property management world! We have a tenant screening system in place to reduce the number of evictions we experience, but we cannot account for how a tenant’s situation may change while they are under our management, only ensure we have the correct process in place to deal with it should it come up.
We do not post 5 days or file evictions on tenants who are applying for rental assistance.
This guide provides an overview of the eviction process in Arizona for landlords, detailing the steps, timeline, and legal requirements. The goal is to ensure all landlords understand the process and what to expect when a tenant fails to pay rent or violates a lease agreement.
When a tenant's rent is not paid on time, their account immediately begins to accrue late fees as specified in the lease agreement. These fees increase as more time passes without payment. If payment is still not received, the process escalates to legal action, which incurs additional costs for the tenant.
Our process is to issue a 5-Day Notice to Pay or Quit on the 5th of every month (or the next weekday if the 5th falls on a weekend).
Additional Costs to the Tenant's Account:
These fees are the tenant's responsibility and will be added to the balance owed.
The primary goal is to avoid eviction whenever possible. If the tenant pays the full amount due—including rent, late fees, and any legal costs—on or before the court hearing, the eviction process will be stopped, and they will be allowed to remain in the home. However, once a court judgment is entered, additional costs are applied, and the risk of losing possession of the property increases. If the tenant fails to make a full payment after a judgment is issued, the court will issue a Writ of Restitution, and a constable or sheriff will enforce the eviction.
Before filing a legal action in court, Arizona law requires landlords to serve tenants with a proper notice. The type of notice depends on the reason for the eviction.