Arizona Statewide Rule
Arizona Eviction Grounds Set by State Law
Key Facts
- Statute
- ARS Title 33 Chapter 10
- Cure Period
- 5 days material breach
- No-Cause Notice
- 30 days month-to-month
- Local Override
- Preempted
Summary
The Arizona Residential Landlord-Tenant Act preempts the field of residential eviction grounds and procedures, preventing cities from imposing just-cause eviction requirements beyond the state-defined notice and breach standards.
Except as provided in this chapter, if there is a material noncompliance by the tenant with the rental agreement, including material falsification of the information provided on the rental application, the landlord may deliver a written notice to the tenant specifying the acts and omissions constituting the breach and that the rental agreement will terminate on a date not less than ten days after receipt of the notice if the breach is not remedied in ten days.
Full Breakdown
ARS Title 33, Chapter 10 (sections 33-1301 through 33-1381) governs residential evictions statewide. Landlords may terminate for material breach with 5-day cure notice (33-1368), nonpayment of rent with 5-day notice (33-1368(B)), or no cause at end of lease term with 30-day notice for month-to-month (33-1375). Arizona courts have struck local additions like Tucson's eviction-ordinance proposals on preemption grounds. ARS 33-1329 plus statewide uniformity in Title 33 leaves cities without authority to require just-cause justifications beyond the statutory grounds.
Violations & Penalties
Local just-cause ordinances are unenforceable. Landlords following ARS Title 33 procedures cannot be penalized municipally for evictions consistent with state law.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can an Arizona city require just-cause for evictions?
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