Arizona Eviction Notice
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Maintained by Rapi Stack · Every state-specific figure on this page is cited to its statute or official agency page · Dataset last verified 2026 · Not legal advice.
What happens after the notice in Arizona
If the tenant does not comply, the eviction moves to court. These are Arizona’s own rules for that step, from the judiciary and the statute.
- What the case is called. In Arizona an eviction lawsuit is a(n) special detainer action (residential, under the Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act); forcible detainer under Title 12 action. — A.R.S. § 33-1377(A) ↗
- Where to file. If the tenant doesn’t comply with the notice, the landlord files in the Justice Court (concurrent with Superior Court when amount claimed is $10,000 or less). — A.R.S. § 22-201(C) ↗
- How to serve the notice. Notice is received when delivered in hand to the tenant or mailed by registered or certified mail to the tenant's designated address or last known residence. — A.R.S. § 33-1313(B) ↗
- Filing fee. Justice court initial filing fee for forcible entry and detainer: $35.00 (statutory base fee; local surcharges may apply) — A.R.S. § 22-281(A), Class C ↗
- Official guidance. Arizona publishes its own instructions for the court step; read them before filing. — Arizona Judicial Branch, Self-Service Center – Landlord/Tenant Disputes & Eviction Actions ↗
- No self-help. A.R.S. § 33-1367: if landlord unlawfully removes/excludes tenant or interrupts essential services, tenant may recover possession or terminate and recover up to two months' rent or twice actual damages — A.R.S. § 33-1367 ↗
Each point links to the Arizona source it was taken from. Rules change; confirm before relying on them.
Arizona notice periods · as of 2026
- Non-payment of rent
- 5 days
- Lease violation (cure)
- 10 days
- End month-to-month
- 30 days
Source: Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1368; § 33-1375 · verify ↗. Using the wrong number can void the notice — confirm the current rule before you serve it.
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Types of eviction notice
- Pay or quit — for unpaid rent: pay by the deadline or move out.
- Cure or quit — for a lease violation: fix it by the deadline or move out.
- Unconditional / termination — to end a month-to-month tenancy or for serious violations.
Arizona notice period & service
The number of days and how you must deliver the notice are set by Arizona law — get both right, keep proof of service, and never lock out or remove a tenant yourself. Check the current Arizona eviction rules before serving.
If the tenant moves out still owing rent, the notice won’t collect it. Put the amount and a deadline in writing with a Arizona demand letter for payment; if it’s ignored, you can file in Arizona small claims court, where the limit is $5,000.
Frequently asked questions
How many days notice do I have to give in Arizona?
In Arizona, a non-payment (pay-or-quit) notice must give the tenant 5 days to pay or leave (as of 2026). Source: Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1368; § 33-1375. Notice periods for lease violations or ending a tenancy differ — see the box on this page and confirm current law before serving.
How do I serve the notice in Arizona?
States set rules for delivery — often personal delivery, leaving it with an adult at the home, and/or mailing a copy. Keep proof of how and when you served it. Improper service is a common reason eviction cases get dismissed, so follow Arizona’s method carefully.
Do I need a lawyer?
Not always for the notice itself, but eviction is technical and a small mistake can restart the clock. For contested cases, commercial properties, or if the tenant has an attorney, it’s worth consulting a landlord-tenant lawyer in Arizona.
Where does a landlord file an eviction case in Arizona?
If the tenant does not comply with the notice, the landlord files in the Justice Court (concurrent with Superior Court when amount claimed is $10,000 or less) (the case is called a(n) special detainer action (residential, under the Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act); forcible detainer under Title 12 action). Source: A.R.S. § 22-201(C).
How must an eviction notice be served in Arizona?
Notice is received when delivered in hand to the tenant or mailed by registered or certified mail to the tenant's designated address or last known residence. Source: A.R.S. § 33-1313(B).
What does it cost to file an eviction in Arizona?
Justice court initial filing fee for forcible entry and detainer: $35.00 (statutory base fee; local surcharges may apply) Source: A.R.S. § 22-281(A), Class C.
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How Arizona compares
Computed from our 51-jurisdiction dataset (as of 2026). Source for Arizona: Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1368; § 33-1375 ↗.
- Notice to pay rent or quit
Notice to pay rent or quit: 5 days, exactly the national median.
This is the most common figure nationally — shared by 7 other states.
Notice to pay rent or quit in neighboring states — California (3 days), Colorado (10 days), Nevada (7 days), New Mexico (3 days), Utah (3 days).
- Notice to cure a lease violation
Notice to cure a lease violation: 10 days — below the national median of 14 days across the 38 states with a statutory rule.
This is the most common figure nationally — shared by 6 other states.
Notice to cure a lease violation in neighboring states — California (3 days), Colorado (10 days), Nevada (5 days), New Mexico (7 days), Utah (3 days).
- Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy
Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy: 30 days, exactly the national median.
This is the most common figure nationally — shared by 36 other states.
Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy in neighboring states — California (30 days), Colorado (21 days), Nevada (30 days), New Mexico (30 days), Utah (15 days).
The rest of what Arizona requires
The figures below are Arizona's, not national averages — each one is the value we verified for this state, with the statute it comes from. Follow a row to the full Arizona page for that document.
- Security deposit cap · as of 2026
- 1.5 months' rent Ariz. Rev. Stat. §33-1321 ↗
- Deposit return deadline · as of 2026
- 14 days after move-out Ariz. Rev. Stat. §33-1321 ↗
- Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy · as of 2026
- 30 days Ariz. Rev. Stat. §33-1321 ↗
- Small claims limit · as of 2026
- $5,000 Ariz. Rev. Stat. §22-503 (limit); §22-512 (attorneys) ↗
- Where you file · as of 2026
- Small Claims Division of the Justice Court · filing fee Varies by county justice court, roughly $35-$75 for the plaintiff (e.g. Maricopa County justice courts around $39-$73); certified-mail service through the court costs extra Ariz. Rev. Stat. §22-503 (limit); §22-512 (attorneys) ↗
- Rental application fee · as of July 2026
- No statutory limit Arizona Legislature ↗
- Bill of sale notarization · as of 2026
- Not required Arizona MVD (Form 48-2004) ↗
- Power of attorney signing · as of 2026
- Notarization required · 1 witness Ariz. Rev. Stat. §14-5501 ↗
- LLC operating agreement · as of 2026
- Not required by statute, but it controls over the default rules Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 29-3102(17) ↗
- Recording a deed · as of 2026
- County Recorder · no witnesses A.R.S. § 33-401 ↗
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