Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 41-4065
Rehearing; appeal; definition
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A. A person aggrieved by a decision of the administrative law judge may apply for a rehearing by filing with the director a petition in writing pursuant to section 41-1092.09. Within ten days after filing such petition, the director shall serve notice of the request on the other party by mailing a copy of the petition in the manner prescribed in section 41-4062 for notice of hearing. B. The filing of a petition for rehearing temporarily suspends the operation of the administrative law judge's action. If the petition is granted, the administrative law judge's action is suspended pending the decision on the rehearing. C. In the order granting or denying a rehearing, the director shall include a statement of the particular grounds and reasons for the director's action on the petition and shall promptly mail a copy of the order to the parties who have appeared in support of or in opposition to the petition for rehearing. D. In a rehearing conducted pursuant to this section, a corporation may be represented by a corporate officer or employee who is not a member of the state bar if: 1. The corporation has specifically authorized such officer or employee to represent it. 2. Such representation is not the officer's or employee's primary duty to the corporation but is secondary or incidental to such officer's or employee's duties relating to the management or operation of the corporation. E. For the purposes of this section, "director" means the director of the Arizona department of housing.
Under A.R.S. § 41-4061 et seq. § 41-4065, any party who disagrees with an administrative law judge's decision in an Arizona housing matter may seek a rehearing by submitting a written petition to the Director of the Arizona Department of Housing. Filing that petition automatically pauses the judge's ruling while the request is pending, and if the rehearing is granted, the ruling stays suspended until a new decision is issued. The Director must explain in writing the specific reasons for granting or denying the petition and notify all relevant parties.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners or managers subject to an administrative law judge's ruling under A.R.S. § 41-4061 et seq. § 41-4065 should be aware that a compliant operator typically tracks the deadline for filing a rehearing petition and ensures any written petition is submitted to the Director of the Arizona Department of Housing in the manner required by § 41-1092.09. Operators who are corporations should note that a corporate officer or employee—not primarily employed as a legal representative—may represent the corporation in a rehearing without being a member of the Arizona State Bar, provided the corporation has specifically authorized that individual. Keeping thorough records of all filings and mailed notices is a standard practice for operators navigating this process.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants aggrieved by an administrative law judge's decision in a proceeding governed by A.R.S. § 41-4061 et seq. § 41-4065 have the right to petition the Director of the Arizona Department of Housing for a rehearing, which automatically suspends the judge's ruling while the petition is under review. The Director is required to provide written reasons for any decision to grant or deny the rehearing, and copies of that order must be mailed to all parties who participated. Tenants seeking to understand their options under this provision may find it helpful to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service familiar with Arizona administrative housing proceedings.
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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