If an Arizona Tenant commits a material and irreparable breach of the Lease Agreement, Landlords should issue an Immediate Notice to Quit.


Arizona Eviction Laws: Immediate Notice to Quit


Under A.R.S. § 33-1368(2)(A), if a Tenant commits a material and irreparable breach of the Lease Agreement, the Landlord may issue a notice demanding that the Tenant vacate the property immediately.


Examples of actions that are considered irreparable and material breaches are:

  • Illegal discharge of a weapon
  • Homicide
  • Assault
  • Unlawful manufacturing, selling, transferring, possession, using, or storing of controlled substances
  • Prostitution
  • Criminal street gang activity
  • Nuisance
  • A breach of the Lease Agreement that jeopardizes the health, safety, or welfare of the Landlord, the Landlord’s agent, or another Tenant
  • Threatening or intimidating


If your Tenant has committed an irreparable and material breach, customize this Immediate Notice to Quit. It’s a required first step in the eviction process.