AI Arizona Eviction Notice

Provide the tenant name(s), grounds for termination, exact amounts owed (rent only for pay-or-quit), property address, and deadlines, and receive a complete, Arizona-compliant eviction notice package with the correct statutory form (5-day Pay-or-Quit, 10-day Comply-or-Quit, 5-day unconditional for irreparable breach, or 30-day no-cause for month-to-month), date computation, rent-only demand language, service options, proof-of-service certificates, and post-notice unlawful detainer filing instructions., -

Arizona eviction notices are governed by the Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (ARLTA), A.R.S. Title 33, Chapter 10 (A.R.S. §§ 33-1301 et seq.). The four primary notice types are:

• 5-business-day Pay-or-Quit for nonpayment of rent (A.R.S. § 33-1368(B)), demand is for rent only; late fees and other charges are not included in the cure amount.
• 10-day Comply-or-Quit for material noncompliance with the lease (A.R.S. § 33-1369).
• 5-day unconditional quit (or immediate in some health/safety cases) for material and irreparable breach (A.R.S. § 33-1368(A)).
• 30-day notice to terminate for month-to-month (periodic) tenancy without cause (A.R.S. § 33-1375).

Service may be by personal delivery, substituted service, or posting + mailing. After the notice period expires without cure or vacation, the landlord must file an unlawful detainer (forcible detainer) action in the appropriate justice or superior court to obtain a judgment and writ of restitution. Self-help evictions (lockouts, utility shutoffs, removal of belongings) are prohibited., -

NOTICE TYPE SELECTION GUIDE

Select only one notice form that matches the specific grounds. Serving the wrong form can invalidate the notice.

> PROHIBITED, SELF-HELP EVICTION: Arizona law strictly prohibits changing locks, shutting off utilities, removing or disposing of a tenant's property, or using force to regain possession without a court order and writ of restitution. Doing so can expose the landlord to damages, penalties, and attorney fees. This notice is only the first step; court filing is required to evict., -

FORM A, 5-Business-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit (Nonpayment)

Pursuant to A.R.S. § 33-1368(B), -

DATE OF NOTICE: [[Date of Notice]]

TO (TENANT):
[[Tenant 1 Full Legal Name]]
[[Tenant 2 Full Legal Name (if applicable)]]
And all other occupants of:

RESIDENTIAL PREMISES:
[[Street Address, Unit/Apt Number]]
[[City]], Arizona [[ZIP Code]]
(the "Premises")

FROM (LANDLORD / AUTHORIZED AGENT):
Name: [[Landlord or Property Manager Full Legal Name]]
Mailing Address for Notices: [[Landlord Mailing Address, City, AZ ZIP]]
Phone: [[Landlord Phone]] | Email: [[Landlord Email]], -

NOTICE OF TERMINATION FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT

YOU ARE HEREBY GIVEN NOTICE that your tenancy of the Premises is terminated effective [[Termination Date, calculated as 5 full business days after date of service, excluding weekends and Arizona holidays]] (the "Termination Date") unless you pay the full amount of rent owing as set forth below before the Termination Date.

RENT ARREARS STATEMENT

The following amounts of rent only are due and unpaid. This notice demands payment of rent only. Late fees, NSF fees, utilities, damages, or other charges are not included in the amount required to cure under A.R.S. § 33-1368(B). Payment of all rent arrears listed below in full before the Termination Date will cure this notice.

The total rent owing as of the date of this Notice is $[[Total Rent Arrears Owed]].

DEMAND AND DEADLINE

YOU MUST, ON OR BEFORE [[Termination Date at 5:00 p.m. local time]] (5 full business days after service), DO ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:

1. PAY THE FULL RENT OWING:
Pay $[[Total Rent Arrears Owed]] in full to the Landlord by [[accepted methods, e.g., cashier's check, money order, or electronic funds to [[Landlord Payment Details]]]] at the address or account below.

2. VACATE THE PREMISES:
Vacate the Premises completely, remove all personal property and occupants, and return all keys, garage openers, fobs, and access devices to the Landlord at [[Landlord Address for Key Return]] by the Termination Date.

CONSEQUENCES OF NON-COMPLIANCE

If you fail to pay the full rent owing or vacate by the Termination Date, the Landlord will file an unlawful detainer (forcible detainer) action in the [[Justice Court / Superior Court, County of [[County]]]] to recover possession, unpaid rent, costs, and attorney fees. You may lose the right to possession and a judgment may be entered against you., -

FORM B, 10-Day Notice to Comply or Quit (Material Noncompliance with Lease)

Pursuant to A.R.S. § 33-1369, -

DATE OF NOTICE: [[Date of Notice]]

TO (TENANT):
[[Tenant 1 Full Legal Name]]
[[Tenant 2 Full Legal Name (if applicable)]]
And all other occupants of the Premises described above.

FROM (LANDLORD / AUTHORIZED AGENT):
[[Landlord or Property Manager Full Legal Name]]
[[Landlord Mailing Address]], -

NOTICE OF MATERIAL NONCOMPLIANCE AND OPPORTUNITY TO CURE

YOU ARE HEREBY GIVEN NOTICE that you are in material noncompliance with your lease agreement and/or the Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act because:

Description of Breach (specific facts required):
[[Describe the specific violation in detail, e.g., "You have repeatedly allowed unauthorized occupants to reside in the Premises in violation of Paragraph 4 of the Lease; on [[dates]] the following additional persons were observed residing there: [[names]]. This is a material breach."]]

YOU MUST, WITHIN 10 CALENDAR DAYS AFTER SERVICE OF THIS NOTICE (by [[Exact 10-Day Deadline Date and Time]]), DO ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:

1. CURE THE BREACH:
Fully remedy the violation described above and provide written proof of cure (photographs, receipts, removal of unauthorized occupants, etc.) to the Landlord at the address above.

2. VACATE THE PREMISES:
Vacate the Premises and return all keys and access devices by the deadline.

If you fail to cure or vacate within 10 days, your tenancy will terminate and the Landlord will commence unlawful detainer proceedings to recover possession., -

FORM C, 5-Day Notice of Material and Irreparable Breach (Unconditional Quit)

Pursuant to A.R.S. § 33-1368(A), -

DATE OF NOTICE: [[Date of Notice]]

TO (TENANT):
[[Tenant 1 Full Legal Name]]
[[Tenant 2 Full Legal Name (if applicable)]]

FROM (LANDLORD / AUTHORIZED AGENT):
[[Landlord or Property Manager Full Legal Name]], -

NOTICE OF MATERIAL AND IRREPARABLE BREACH, UNCONDITIONAL QUIT

YOU ARE HEREBY GIVEN NOTICE that your tenancy is terminated effective [[Termination Date, 5 calendar days after service]] because of the following material and irreparable breach:

[[Describe the specific irreparable conduct with dates and facts, e.g., "On or about [[date]], you caused substantial damage to the Premises by [[describe damage, e.g., punching holes in walls, flooding the unit]]. This conduct constitutes an irreparable breach under A.R.S. § 33-1368(A). / On [[date]] you assaulted [[name]] on the property / engaged in illegal drug activity / created an immediate health or safety threat."]]

You have no right to cure. You must vacate the Premises and return all keys and access devices on or before the Termination Date. If you remain after that date, the Landlord will file an unlawful detainer action without further notice.

In cases of immediate danger to health or safety, the Landlord may seek expedited court relief., -

FORM D, 30-Day Notice to Terminate Month-to-Month Tenancy (No Cause)

Pursuant to A.R.S. § 33-1375, -

DATE OF NOTICE: [[Date of Notice]]

TO (TENANT):
[[Tenant 1 Full Legal Name]]
[[Tenant 2 Full Legal Name (if applicable)]]

FROM (LANDLORD / AUTHORIZED AGENT):
[[Landlord or Property Manager Full Legal Name]], -

NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF MONTH-TO-MONTH TENANCY

Your tenancy is a month-to-month (periodic) tenancy. Pursuant to A.R.S. § 33-1375, the Landlord elects to terminate the tenancy effective [[Termination Date, at least 30 calendar days after service, expiring at end of a rental period]].

You are required to vacate the Premises on or before the Termination Date and to return all keys, access devices, and leave the Premises in broom-clean condition. If you remain after the Termination Date, the Landlord will file an unlawful detainer action to recover possession. Rent remains due and payable through the Termination Date.

Arizona has no statewide rent control. Any rent increase would be the subject of a separate notice., -

DATE COMPUTATION GUIDE (Arizona)

• Business days (for 5-day pay-or-quit): exclude Saturdays, Sundays, and Arizona legal holidays. Count full business days after the date of service. Example: Notice served Monday → 5 business days later is the following Monday (excluding weekend).
• Calendar days (10-day, 5-day unconditional, 30-day): count actual calendar days; do not exclude weekends or holidays unless the statute or lease specifies otherwise.
• Add extra time if service is by posting + mailing (typically add 5 days for mailing in some calculations, confirm with local court rules).
• Always state the exact calendar date and time (e.g., "5:00 p.m. on [date]") on the notice., -

SERVICE METHODS AND PROOF OF SERVICE (A.R.S. Title 33 & Court Rules)

Arizona permits:

1. Personal delivery to the tenant.
2. Substituted service (leaving with a person of suitable age at the residence and mailing a copy).
3. Posting in a conspicuous place on the Premises + mailing a copy to the tenant at the Premises (or last known address).

Certificate of Service (to be completed and retained or filed with court):

I, [[Server Full Name]], declare under penalty of perjury:

On [[Date and Time of Service]], I served the attached notice on the tenant(s) named above by the following method:

[ ] Personal delivery to [[Name served]] at [[Location]].

[ ] Substituted service, left with [[Name and relationship, age]] at the Premises and mailed a copy to the tenant at the Premises on [[Mailing Date]].

[ ] Posting + mailing, posted a copy in a conspicuous place on [[Date]] at [[describe location]] and mailed a copy to the tenant at the Premises on [[Mailing Date]].

Signature: _______________________________ Date: [[Date]]

Server Name / Title: [[Server Name]], -

POST-NOTICE UNLAWFUL DETAINER FILING REQUIREMENTS

If the tenant does not cure (where allowed) or vacate by the deadline:

• File a complaint for forcible detainer / unlawful detainer in the justice court with jurisdiction over the property (or superior court in some cases).
• Pay filing fees.
• Serve the summons and complaint on the tenant (typically 5-day response or per local rules).
• Obtain judgment for possession, unpaid rent (as proven), costs, and attorney fees where allowed.
• Request a writ of restitution after judgment.
• Only a constable, sheriff, or authorized officer may physically remove the tenant pursuant to the writ.

Exact dollar amount of rent owed must be proven at hearing; late fees may be separate claims depending on lease and law., -

PRE-FILING CHECKLIST

1. Confirm correct notice type was used and all statutory elements are present (tenant names, premises, exact amount of rent for pay-or-quit, deadline, demand language, landlord/agent info).

2. Verify service method and retain proof.

3. Calculate the deadline correctly (business vs calendar).

4. Document any communications with tenant after notice.

5. Prepare complaint, ledger showing rent only, lease excerpts, and proof of service for filing.

6. Do not accept partial rent after notice without careful waiver analysis.

7. Do not change locks or interfere with utilities or possession., -

STATUTORY REFERENCES (Arizona ARLTA, Key Provisions)

DISCLAIMER AND SOURCES

Template, not professional legal advice. This is a template for Arizona eviction notices based on the Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (ARLTA) and related statutes as of June 2026. Court rules, local justice court procedures, and forms vary by county. This document does not replace the need for competent legal counsel or use of official court-approved forms. All variable information is shown as [[Token Name]] fields. Late fees, other charges, and waiver issues require specific analysis.

Primary Sources (as of June 2026):
- A.R.S. §§ 33-1368, 33-1369, 33-1375 (eviction notice periods and grounds)
- A.R.S. Title 12, Chapter 8 (Forcible Entry and Detainer)
- Arizona Rules of Procedure for Eviction Actions (local justice court rules)
- Arizona Department of Housing and local legal aid resources for tenant/landlord information, -

End of Arizona Eviction Notice Package