unlawful occupants; forcible entry; detainer
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Overview
This bill clarifies and strengthens Arizona’s laws regarding forcible entry and detainer actions. It defines forcible detainer more specifically, particularly concerning situations where a person has made a forcible entry and then refuses to vacate, even after a written demand. The bill also addresses scenarios involving unauthorized occupants and provides for expedited resolution of claims in certain cases.
Key provisions
- Defines forcible entry and detainer more precisely, including requirements for written demand and refusal to vacate.
- Addresses situations where a person who made a forcible entry refuses to give possession to the original owner.
- Specifies criteria for determining an ‘unauthorized person’ occupying property.
- Requires immediate issuance of a writ of restitution upon judgment against an unauthorized person in certain forcible detainer cases.
- Establishes a process for expedited resolution of claims related to forcible detainer actions.
- Clarifies that the bill does not alter existing landlord-tenant rights under Title 33, Chapter 10.
Who is affected
- Landlords
- Tenants
- Property Owners
- Unlawful Occupants
- Legal Professionals (specifically those involved in eviction proceedings)
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