Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-2147
Periodic tenancy; holdover remedies
Operative Text
A. The landlord may terminate a tenancy only as provided in this chapter. B. If the tenant remains in possession without the landlord's consent after expiration of the term of the rental agreement or its termination, the landlord may bring an action for possession and rent for the holdover period.
Arizona law under A.R.S. § 33-2147 sets out the rules governing what happens when a rental period ends. A landlord's ability to end a tenancy is limited to the methods defined elsewhere in the same chapter of Arizona law. If a tenant stays in a rental unit after the lease or rental agreement has expired or been terminated—without the landlord's agreement to that continued stay—the landlord has the legal option to pursue a court action seeking both possession of the property and payment for the period the tenant remained without authorization.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under A.R.S. § 33-2147, operators of rental properties in Arizona must follow the termination procedures outlined in the relevant chapter of state law—using methods outside those procedures is not permitted. When a tenant remains in the unit after the rental agreement has ended or been terminated without the landlord's consent, the statute provides a legal remedy: filing a court action to recover possession of the property and to seek rent for the holdover period. Compliant operators typically document the end of the rental term, communicate clearly about whether continued occupancy is authorized, and follow proper legal channels if a holdover situation arises.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
A.R.S. § 33-2147 limits the ways a landlord in Arizona can legally end a tenancy, meaning terminations must follow the procedures set out in the applicable chapter of state law. If a tenant remains in a unit after the lease has expired or been terminated, the landlord may pursue a court action for possession and holdover rent, but only through proper legal channels. Tenants who believe a termination or holdover action does not comply with the requirements of this chapter may wish to review the relevant statutory procedures, consult a tenant-rights organization, or explore whether the landlord's actions conform to the methods permitted under Arizona law.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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