National Eviction

How long does an eviction take in Arizona?

For landlords and property managers · Updated September 2026

The written deadlines let an uncontested eviction for unpaid rent in Arizona finish in about 2 weeks at the fastest, before time to file, serve the tenant and get on the court's calendar.

If the tenant contests: Appeal within 5 calendar days of judgment, with a bond.

The Arizona eviction timeline, step by step

Calendar days for a nonpayment case the tenant does not contest. Business and court days are converted to calendar days.

  1. 1Notice for unpaid rent

    5 days

    From serving the notice until you can file.

    5-day notice to pay rent

    From our guide: “A written notice of the nonpayment and of the landlord's intention to terminate if the rent is not paid within five days after the notice.”

  2. 2Court case

    3 to 6 days

    From filing through service and the answer period or first hearing, to a judgment for possession.

    Hearing 3 to 6 days after summons issues

    From our guide: “commands the tenant to appear not more than six nor less than three days from the date of the summons”

  3. 3Judgment to possession

    5 days

    Any waiting period before the writ issues, plus the officer's notice before the lockout.

    Writ issues 5 calendar days after judgment

    From our guide: “No writ of restitution may issue until five calendar days after the judgment”

What can slow it down

  • A material and irreparable breach case moves much faster: restitution can be ordered 12 to 24 hours after the finding instead of the usual 5-day writ wait.
  • A defective notice is the most common reason a case is dismissed and has to start over. Check the form and the delivery method in the full guide before you serve it.
  • A tenant who files an answer, raises a defense or appeals adds hearings and waiting periods. Busy urban dockets can add weeks at every stage.
  • Never change the locks or shut off utilities yourself. Self-help eviction is illegal in every state and can cost more than the unpaid rent.

Read the full Arizona eviction guide, with the statute or rule behind each step.

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This timeline is general information for landlords, not legal advice. Deadlines change and courts vary by county. Confirm current rules with a licensed Arizona attorney before acting.