How do I evict a roommate who is not on the lease in Arizona?

§ 33-1378 was enacted as part of the Arizona Residential Landlord & Tenant Act, allowing landlords to evict tenants’ roommates who are not on the lease without any due process whatsoever, just by calling the police and having the roommates removed.

Can my roommate change the locks?

In general, it is illegal for your landlord or roommate to change the locks, shut off utilities, or physically remove your belongings without a court order for eviction.

Can you kick someone out of your house if they are not on the lease in Arizona?

Under A.R.S. Section 33-1378, when a person who is a guest of a tenant and who is not named on the written lease remains on the premises without the permission of either the tenant or the landlord, that person may be removed from the premises by law enforcement at the request of the tenant or the landlord.

Can I kick out my roommates friend?

You can legally kick out your roommate’s guest if that kind of situation arises. Anyone who is not on the lease can be legally removed from the property, especially if the situation has become volatile.

What happens when a roommate moves out and doesn’t pay rent?

All tenants who signed the lease are responsible for the rent for the entire duration of the lease whether they live there or not. When roommates move out and don’t pay their share of the rent, you (and the other roommates) must pay the rent in full or face eviction.

Do you want to be married or live like roommates with your husband?

You need to decide if you want to be married or if you’re happy living like roommates with your husband. If you want to build a strong, healthy, happy marriage then you have to talk to your spouse.

Can a roommate agreement be enforceable by a landlord?

Also remember that a roommate agreement is no more than an agreement among roommates. It’s not binding on the landlord, and you can’t expect your landlord to step in if there’s a dispute about it, or enforce any agreement you made with your roommate.

What are the signs that your spouse is your roommate?

Someone’s always coming and going You work, you’ve got errands to run, your kids have activities, but the constant go go go is a sign you’re your spouse’s roommate. At some point, your schedules should sync up.