ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

57th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session

Majority Research Staff

House: COM DPA 10-0-0-1

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HB2244: evictions; satisfaction of judgments

Sponsor: Representative Blackman, LD 7

House Engrossed

Overview

Prescribes judicial actions relating to filed motions to compel satisfaction of judgments against a landlord.

History

Currently, both Justice and Superior Courts statutes requires the prevailing party to file a satisfaction of judgment within 40 days of full payment. If the prevailing party fails to do so, the tenant is allowed to file a motion to compel, which may require a bond and a court hearing at the discretion of the judge (A.R.S §§ 12-1567, 22-247).

Provisions

1.   Stipulates the following apply to a tenant who files a motion to compel satisfaction of the judgment against a landlord who fails to respond to the motion within 15 days after the motion is filed:

a.   the fee for filing a motion to compel satisfaction of the judgment is waived;

b.   the judge may not hold a hearing on the motion to compel satisfaction of the judgment;

c. the judgment is deemed satisfied if the tenant submits proof of payment; and

d.   the judge shall issue an order sealing all records related to the eviction action. (Sec. 1)

2.   Stipulates the following apply to a tenant who files a motion, in municipal court, to compel satisfaction of the judgment against a landlord who fails to respond to the motion within 15 days after the motion is filed and served as required by the rules of procedure for eviction actions:

a.   the fee for filing a motion to compel satisfaction of the judgment is waived;

b.   the justice of the peace may not hold a hearing on the motion to compel satisfaction of the judgment;

c. the judgment is deemed satisfied if the tenant submits an affidavit that evidences proof of payment; and

d.   the justice of the peace, at their discretion, may seal the eviction if sealing the record is believed to be an appropriate remedy given the landlord's failure to respond. (Sec. 2)

3.   Makes clarifying changes. (Sec. 2)

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7.   Initials PB                       HB 2244

8.   2/25/2026  Page 0 House Engrossed

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