evictions; satisfaction of judgments
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Overview
This bill modifies Arizona law regarding the satisfaction of judgments in eviction cases. It establishes procedures for prevailing parties to file satisfaction of judgment documents within 40 days of payment. If a party fails to file or cannot be located, the opposing party can file a motion to compel satisfaction, potentially requiring a bond or waiver of fees. The bill also outlines specific rules for tenants seeking to compel satisfaction against landlords following an eviction, including expedited procedures and the potential sealing of eviction records.
Key provisions
- Prevailing parties must file a satisfaction of judgment within 40 days of full payment.
- Opposing parties can file a motion to compel satisfaction if the prevailing party fails to file or cannot be located.
- A judge or justice of the peace may require a bond to be posted.
- Tenants in eviction cases can waive filing fees when seeking to compel satisfaction.
- Landlords who fail to respond to a motion to compel satisfaction within 15 days have their judgment deemed satisfied.
- The eviction record may be sealed at the discretion of the judge or justice of the peace.
- The bill applies to both superior court and justice court judgments.
Who is affected
- Landlords
- Tenants
- Legal professionals
- Courts
- Eviction process participants
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