Arizona Abandoned property
What can a landlord do with property a tenant leaves behind in Arizona?
Abandonment means 7 days' absence with rent unpaid for 10 days, or 5 days' absence with rent unpaid for 5 days and no belongings left. The landlord must mail and post a notice for 5 days, then may retake the unit. Belongings must be inventoried and held for 14 days, then may be donated or sold, with proceeds applied to amounts owed.
Verified Source: A.R.S. § 33-1370(A)–(F), (J) · last checked 2026-10-18
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