Arizona § 12-1253 Defendant as tenant; substitution of landlord; notice of action

Arizona Statutes

§ 12-1253 — Defendant as tenant; substitution of landlord; notice of action

Arizona § 12-1253

Title 12Arizona Revised Statutes

Ch. 8SPECIAL ACTIONS AND PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO PROPERTY

Art. 9Recovery of Real Property

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Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 12-1253 (2026).

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A.If upon answer of defendant it appears that defendant claims only as a tenant, the answer shall also state the name and residence of the landlord. In such case, the landlord may be substituted by service of summons upon him and the judgment shall also be conclusive against the tenant.

B.A person acquiring title to land or an interest therein after commencement of the action shall take subject to notice of and without prejudice to the rights of the parties providing notice of lis pendens is filed in the manner and at the time provided for in section 12-1191.

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A. If upon answer of defendant it appears that defendant claims only as a tenant, the answer shall also state the name and residence of the landlord. In such case, the landlord may be substituted by service of summons upon him and the judgment shall also be conclusive against the tenant.

B. A person acquiring title to land or an interest therein after commencement of the action shall take subject to notice of and without prejudice to the rights of the parties providing notice of lis pendens is filed in the manner and at the time provided for in section 12-1191.