Arizona Eviction Laws

Arizona requires landlords to give 30 days written notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy and provide a 5-day cure period for most lease violations before initiating eviction.

Key Rules

Notice Period
30 days written notice for month-to-month tenancy
Just Cause Required
No statewide just-cause requirement
Cure Or Quit Period
5 days to cure a lease violation; 5 days to pay rent or quit
Immediate Termination
Some violations allow immediate termination without cure period (e.g., criminal activity)

Some citations below have not been confirmed against their official source. Confirm current requirements with local legal aid or an attorney.

Applicable Statutes

Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1368

Noncompliance by tenant: landlord must deliver written notice specifying the breach; tenant has 5 days to remedy a material noncompliance (other than nonpayment).

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Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1361

Noncompliance by landlord: tenant may give written notice of breach and terminate the rental agreement if not remedied within 10 days.

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“33-1361. Noncompliance by the landlord A. Except as provided in this chapter, if there is a material noncompliance by the landlord with the rental agreement,…”

Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1375

Termination of periodic tenancy: month-to-month tenancy may be terminated by either party with 30 days written notice.

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“33-1375. Periodic tenancy; hold-over remedies A. The landlord or the tenant may terminate a week-to-week tenancy by a written notice given to the other at le…”

Legal Aid Resources

Community Legal Services (Arizona)

602-258-3434

Maricopa County and statewide

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