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Arizona & Nevada Landlord Tenant Attorneys
Landlord tenant disputes cost property owners time, money, and control. Whether you are dealing with non-payment of rent, lease violations, or a tenant who refuses to leave, the legal process in Arizona and Nevada is unforgiving. One mistake in a notice or a missed deadline can delay your case for weeks and cost thousands in lost rent.
At C & W Law Group, P.C., we are dedicated to safeguarding your investment throughout every stage of the process, whether your property is residential or commercial. Trusted by property managers and landlords across Arizona and Nevada handling hundreds of eviction matters each year, our team handles everything from issuing and serving eviction notices to initiating special detainer, forcible detainer, and unlawful detainer actions across both states.
About C & W Law Group
We are not a general practice firm that happens to take eviction cases. Landlord representation is what we do, and property management professionals are who we serve. That singular focus shapes everything about how we operate: our systems, our response times, our intake process, our fee structures, and the educational resources we develop for our clients.
Experience You Can Count On
Every property owner knows the feeling. Rent is late. The phone calls go unanswered. The lease is being tested, and the usual playbook has run out of pages. What happens next depends almost entirely on who you have in your corner.
With more than twenty years of combined experience between our shareholders, Colin Clark and Christopher Walker, we have guided thousands of eviction matters, lease disputes, and complex landlord tenant issues through Arizona and Nevada courts. We know how the statutes read, how the judges rule, and how to move a case from filing to resolution without the missteps that cost landlords months of lost rent.
From the first notice served to the execution of the writ or applicable lockout order, you get a process that is handled correctly from day one.
Sound Familiar?
Most property owners and managers who contact us are dealing with one of these situations.
A tenant has not paid rent in weeks or months. You have been patient, you have followed up, and nothing has changed. Every passing day is lost income you are not recovering.
A tenant is violating their lease in ways that affect the property, neighboring residents, or the value of your investment. Despite multiple warnings, the behavior continues.
You served a notice on your own and the eviction case was dismissed because the notice did not meet Arizona or Nevada statutory requirements. Now you are weeks behind and starting over.
You manage residential and commercial properties across both states and you need a landlord attorney who handles volume, moves quickly, and does not make the procedural errors that create costly delays.
You have a nuisance tenant whose conduct is affecting other residents and you need to act immediately under Arizona’s special detainer procedures or Nevada’s nuisance eviction process.
A tenant has filed for bankruptcy and you are uncertain what your rights are or whether the eviction can still proceed.
You received a code enforcement complaint or a fair housing inquiry alongside a tenant dispute and the situation has become more complex than a straightforward eviction.
In landlord tenant law, delay is not neutral. It is expensive.
Every day a non-paying tenant remains in your property is another day of lost rent you will not recover. Every week without legal action increases your financial exposure. Every procedural error resets the clock and sends you back to the beginning.
The landlords who lose the most are not the ones who faced the hardest cases. They are the ones who waited too long to act or trusted the wrong process.
What We Handle
Our landlord tenant practice covers every stage of the relationship between a property owner and a tenant, from getting the lease right on day one to regaining possession of your property when a tenancy goes wrong.
When a non-paying or non-compliant tenant refuses to leave, we file and prosecute eviction actions in Arizona and Nevada justice courts and superior courts for both residential and commercial properties. We handle all filings, appear at the hearing on your behalf, and coordinate the writ of restitution with the sheriff’s office. One procedural error forces a complete restart. That does not happen here.
When a tenant has violated the Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act directly, through criminal activity, serious property damage, or conduct creating an immediate danger to other occupants, a special detainer action applies under ARS 33-1368. Hearings are set within three to six days of filing. We manage the expedited procedures and move these cases as fast as Arizona law allows.
Nevada eviction law is governed by NRS Chapter 40 and NRS Chapter 118A. You get full representation through the unlawful detainer process throughout Nevada, from summary evictions for non-payment of rent, lease violations, and nuisance conduct, through to formal eviction trials when the situation demands it. We know when each path is appropriate and advise you clearly from the start.
Unpaid rent is the most common reason landlords call us, and the notice served at the very start determines whether your case moves forward or gets dismissed on a technicality. In Arizona a five-day notice to pay or quit is required. In Nevada it is seven days. We prepare and serve notices correctly so the clock does not have to start over.
When a tenant is violating their lease but has not stopped paying rent, a formal documented notice on the record is the correct response. Non-compliance notices are drafted and tailored to the specific violation, whether it involves unauthorized occupants, property damage, noise complaints, unauthorized pets, or failure to maintain the unit. How this step is handled determines your legal position if the situation escalates.
When a tenant is violating their lease but has not stopped paying rent, a formal documented notice on the record is the correct response. Non-compliance notices are drafted and tailored to the specific violation, whether it involves unauthorized occupants, property damage, noise complaints, unauthorized pets, or failure to maintain the unit. How this step is handled determines your legal position if the situation escalates.
Commercial evictions and lease disputes carry higher financial stakes and operate under different statutory rules than residential matters. Commercial property owners and managers get representation in eviction proceedings, lease enforcement, non-payment disputes, and lease terminations across Arizona and Nevada.
Arizona requires landlords to return a deposit or provide an itemized statement of deductions within 14 business days after a tenancy ends. Nevada allows 30 days under NRS 118A. Missing those deadlines exposes you to double damage claims. You get guidance on compliant handling throughout and strong defense against bad-faith tenant claims when disputes arise.
A municipal code enforcement complaint creates landlord obligations that, if mishandled, carry legal consequences and open the door to tenant-side habitability claims. Property owners and managers get clear advice on responding to notices, coordinating remediation within legally compliant timeframes, and protecting their position throughout.
Ending a tenancy, whether at the natural expiration of a lease or because of a material breach, requires specific attention to state-mandated notice requirements in both Arizona and Nevada. Terminations are handled correctly so you are not exposed to wrongful eviction or retaliatory conduct claims after the fact.
Eviction Support
Every Arizona eviction begins with a legally proper written notice. Non-payment of rent requires a five-day notice to pay or quit. Lease violations require a ten-day notice to comply or quit. Criminal activity or irreparable breach may qualify for accelerated notice under special detainer procedures. An incorrectly drafted or improperly served notice is the most common reason eviction cases are dismissed and restarted.
If the tenant does not comply within the notice period, an eviction complaint is filed in the justice court of the precinct where the property is located. For claims exceeding $10,000, the action is filed in superior court. The court sets a hearing date three to six days after filing.
Both parties appear before a judge. The landlord or their attorney presents the grounds for eviction and supporting documentation. If the tenant does not appear, judgment is typically entered by default. If the tenant contests, both sides present their case and the judge rules.
Once judgment is entered, a writ of restitution may be issued five calendar days later in a standard eviction, directing the sheriff to remove the tenant and restore possession of the property. In cases involving irreparable breach, the court may authorize a writ within 12 to 24 hours of judgment.
Following the eviction, landlords may pursue money judgments for unpaid rent, property damage, attorney fees, and court costs. Guidance is provided on security deposit disposition and any remaining compliance obligations after the tenant vacates.
Nevada law requires specific written notices before any eviction can be filed. Non-payment of rent requires a seven-day notice to pay rent or quit under NRS 40.253. Lease violations require a five-day notice to comply or quit. Nuisance conduct requires a three-day notice to quit. No-cause termination of a month-to-month tenancy requires 30 days notice under NRS 40.251. Notices must be served by the method required under NRS 40.280 or they are legally defective.
Nevada offers two eviction pathways. Under the summary eviction process, if the tenant does not file a court affidavit contesting the eviction within the notice period, a summary order for removal can be obtained without a full hearing. For cases requiring a money judgment or where the tenant contests the action, a formal unlawful detainer complaint is filed in the appropriate court.
In a contested eviction, both parties present their case before a judge. If the landlord prevails, the court issues an order for removal.
Following judgment in the landlord's favor, law enforcement executes the order of removal and the landlord regains physical possession of the property.
Guidance is provided on pursuing money judgments for unpaid rent, damages, attorney fees, and proper handling of any personal property left behind by the tenant under NRS 118A.460.
Proactive Legal Support
Most landlord tenant disputes are preventable. The property owners and managers who call us least often are the ones who got the fundamentals right before a dispute ever arose.
A well-drafted lease eliminates the ambiguity that tenants exploit. Documented communications, inspection records, and maintenance logs create the paper trail that wins cases in court. Knowing which notice type applies to which situation in Arizona versus Nevada, and serving it correctly the first time, is the difference between a three-week resolution and a two-month ordeal.
Through C & W University, we provide ongoing training and legal updates to property managers and landlords across both states, covering legislative changes, compliance requirements, and practical guidance for daily operations. The goal is to be a true partner in the stewardship of your asset, not just the attorney you call when something has already gone wrong.
Who We Serve
We provide tailored legal solutions for every level of property management across Arizona & Nevada.
Regional and national property management companies need a landlord tenant law firm that moves at the pace their business demands. You cannot afford procedural errors, delays, or attorneys who are hard to reach. We handle high volumes of eviction filings and compliance matters across multiple properties simultaneously, and our client portal gives your team real-time visibility into case status, filed documents, and upcoming court dates.
Owning one to twenty rental units means a single problem tenant can have an outsized impact on your finances and your peace of mind. The legal complexity is handled so you do not have to manage it. From the first notice to the final court date, every step is managed and every right is protected.
For investors managing residential and commercial portfolios across Arizona and Nevada, legal exposure in one property creates risk across the entire portfolio. Proactive legal counsel keeps your portfolio compliant, your leases enforceable, and your assets protected, whether you are managing single-family rentals, a large multifamily community, or a mixed-use commercial development spanning both states.
Commercial landlord tenant disputes carry higher financial stakes and operate under different legal rules than residential matters. Commercial property owners and managers get representation in eviction proceedings, lease enforcement actions, and breach of lease disputes across Arizona and Nevada.
Why C & W
We provide tailored legal solutions for every level of property management across Arizona.
We serve one industry: residential property management. That’s all we do.
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Serving property professionals across all of Arizona and Nevada.
A premier firm offering both legal representation and compliance training.
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Service Areas
We represent landlords, property managers, and real estate investors throughout Arizona and Nevada, including major metro areas and surrounding communities across both states.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Arizona eviction process typically runs 3–5 weeks from initial notice to writ of restitution, depending on the court’s schedule and whether the tenant contests the filing. A standard 5-day notice for non-payment starts the clock. Our attorneys are built for speed — we handle hundreds of evictions annually and know how to avoid the procedural missteps that create delays.
A bankruptcy filing triggers an automatic stay that halts most collection and eviction activity. But it’s not a dead end. Depending on the bankruptcy chapter and the status of your case, we may be able to seek relief from the stay, pursue possession, and recover unpaid rent through the bankruptcy process. We act immediately and aggressively to protect your interests in federal court.
Arizona state law doesn’t mandate fair housing training, but your management contracts, lender agreements, or professional association memberships may. Beyond compliance, the cost of a single fair housing lawsuit far outweighs the investment in training. C & W University provides certified fair housing courses designed by the attorneys who defend these cases — giving your team the knowledge to avoid them entirely.
The required notice depends entirely on the reason for eviction. Non-payment of rent requires a 5-day written notice. Lease non-compliance requires a 10-day notice to cure. Material or irreparable breaches may allow for immediate termination. Serving the wrong notice — or the right notice incorrectly — can void your entire case. Our team prepares and serves all notices to ensure they are legally bulletproof.
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You have a property. You have a problem. And every day without the right legal support is a day that problem gets more expensive.
The landlord tenant attorneys at C & W Law Group, P.C. serve property owners, managers, and investors across Arizona and Nevada. Nine attorneys.
Thirty-plus years of combined experience. One singular focus.
Contact us today and tell us about your situation. We will tell you exactly what your options are and how we can help.
