Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 41-1491.27
Temporary or preliminary relief
Operative Text
If the attorney general concludes at any time after the filing of a complaint that prompt judicial action is necessary to carry out the purposes of this article, the attorney general may file a civil action for appropriate temporary or preliminary relief pending final disposition of the complaint.
Under A.R.S. § 41-1491.27, Arizona's attorney general has the authority to seek emergency court intervention in fair housing matters before a complaint is fully resolved. If the attorney general determines that waiting for the normal complaint process to conclude would undermine the goals of the fair housing article, a civil action for temporary or preliminary relief can be filed in court. This mechanism allows a court to impose interim measures while the underlying complaint continues through the administrative process.
Plain English — not legal advice.
A.R.S. § 41-1491.27 means that a pending fair housing complaint does not necessarily prevent the attorney general from seeking immediate court-ordered relief against a property owner or manager. Operators who receive notice of a fair housing complaint generally take prompt steps to review their practices, because the attorney general can escalate to court action at any stage of the complaint process. Maintaining documented, consistent, and nondiscriminatory policies and procedures is a hallmark of compliant property management.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
A.R.S. § 41-1491.27 provides an important protection for individuals who have filed fair housing complaints: the attorney general can ask a court for urgent, temporary relief on their behalf if waiting for the full complaint process would cause harm. This means that even before a complaint is finally resolved, court intervention may be available to address ongoing violations. Tenants who believe they are experiencing housing discrimination may wish to contact the Arizona Attorney General's Civil Rights Division or a local tenant-rights organization to understand what options exist under this provision.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated October 14, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
Effective Timeline
References Out
No outbound references recorded yet for this provision.
References In
Rules and statutes that cite this regulation