HB2137 allows property owners to remove unlawful occupants and defines related criminal trespass offenses in Arizona.

HB2137 amends Arizona law to allow property owners or their agents to remove unlawful occupants from residential properties. The bill outlines an alternate removal procedure where the owner submits an affidavit to local law enforcement, detailing the unlawful occupancy. If the occupant does not vacate within 48 hours, law enforcement can remove them. The occupant can petition for a hearing if they believe they have lawful tenancy. The bill also defines criminal trespass offenses, including entering or remaining unlawfully on residential property, and desecrating religious property.

HB2137 allows property owners to remove unlawful occupants and defines related criminal trespass offenses in Arizona.

HB2137 amends Arizona law to allow property owners or their agents to remove unlawful occupants from residential properties. The bill outlines an alternate removal procedure where the owner submits an affidavit to local law enforcement, detailing the unlawful occupancy. If the occupant does not vacate within 48 hours, law enforcement can remove them. The occupant can petition for a hearing if they believe they have lawful tenancy. The bill also defines criminal trespass offenses, including entering or remaining unlawfully on residential property, and desecrating religious property.