answered on Aug 4, 2015
It may depend on who you sue. A local lawyer can advise.
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How can I get her out and recover some of my money?
answered on Aug 1, 2015
Here's a link to some information from the Arizona Attorney General's office that may be useful: https://www.azag.gov/sites/default/files/sites/all/docs/civil-rights/fha/TenantRightsResponsibilities.pdf
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answered on Jul 30, 2015
More information is needed to answer. Generally speaking, eviction notices should follow legal guidelines. Talk to a landlord-tenant lawyer.
My mothers husband wants to break our apartment lease early. The lease is under my moms name and my name. Does he have legal right to do this?
answered on Jul 25, 2015
Doesn't sound like he would, but best to review the lease to make sure and/or check with a local lawyer.
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original rental agreement(1st of mo +5 days), landlord filed unlawful detainer against tenant in AZ Justice Court. Absent any other written agreement, has landlord waived right to terminate original rental agreement for that failure. Rent due 1st of mo, landlord filed on 6th of month, but pre-paid... View More
answered on May 29, 2015
Rent must normally be paid in full and on time. See part 2 in this publication from the Arizona Attorney General's office: https://www.azag.gov/sites/default/files/sites/all/docs/civil-rights/fha/TenantRightsResponsibilities.pdf
The parties can agree to other terms.
answered on May 29, 2015
Check the lease. Generally speaking, landlords have a reasonable right to access. See Part 2 in this publication from the Arizona Attorney General's office: https://www.azag.gov/sites/default/files/sites/all/docs/civil-rights/fha/TenantRightsResponsibilities.pdf
Gave my daughter son in law 4 granddaughters 30 days to vacate. They can't find place that quickly. Month to month. No lease.
answered on May 29, 2015
Here's a link to a guidebook put out by the AZ Secretary of State: https://www.azag.gov/sites/default/files/sites/all/docs/civil-rights/fha/TenantRightsResponsibilities.pdf
From Part 6:
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answered on Mar 12, 2011
Make sure you obtain your writ of restitution from the court five days after judgment was entered against the tenant. If the tenant has not moved during that time period, you will have to give the writ of restitution to the constable (if judgment was in the justice court) or sheriff (if in the... View More
answered on Mar 12, 2011
After reading the question, my 10-year old daughter said, "No. That is not accurate. They have to at least give her a month to get ready." And while my daughter has no legal training, she is likely correct. Assuming that your sister is or was renting on some type of month-to-month... View More
answered on Mar 12, 2011
Once the landlord loses the home at foreclosure, the lease terminates. While a recent federal law requires banks or others that acquire homes after foreclosure to honor the remaining term of a tenant's lease even after the foreclosure, the tenant is not required to continue renting the home... View More
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