Arizona Eviction Timeline
Step-by-step legal timeline from notice to lockout.
The eviction process in Arizona follows a strict statutory timeline. Landlords must provide proper notice, wait for the notice period to expire, file with the court, and obtain a judgment before a lockout can occur. The timeline below outlines each step in chronological order based on current state law.
Eviction Process Timeline
Notice Period (Nonpayment)
5 days
Notice Period (Lease Violation)
5 days (material health/safety); 10 days (other violations)
Landlord Can File
Landlord may file after the 5-day or 10-day notice expires without cure.
Tenant Answer Deadline
Tenant typically appears at the hearing; written answer may be required.
Hearing Timeline
Usually 1–3 weeks after filing, depending on court backlog.
Lockout / Physical Eviction
Only a constable or sheriff may execute the writ of restitution after judgment.
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