AZ HB2866

Extends the timeline for jury trials in landlord-tenant cases from no more than 5 judicial days to at least 15 judicial days after the defendant is served with the summons and complaint.

Increases the waiting period before a writ of restitution can be issued from 5 calendar days to 15 calendar days after judgment, and requires landlords to provide 24-hour notice before enforcement.

Requires landlords to provide tenants with a preliminary 4-day notice of nonpayment that includes rental assistance resources before issuing a formal eviction notice for unpaid rent.

Extends the notice period for tenant noncompliance affecting health and safety from 5 days to 15 days to remedy the breach before lease termination.

Modifies summons timelines in special detainer actions, requiring service at least 11 days before the return day (increased from 2 days) and allowing tenants at least 10 days to file an answer to the complaint.